The Austrian Federal Railway has long used the “Eilzug (E)” category for its fast regional trains. Since the December 2006 timetable, all the direct trains and Sprinter (SPR) categories in Austria have used the Regional Express (REX) category.

Regional express trains are faster than regional trains and are not short-haul trains that stop at all stations along the route.

1st Class Reserved

Facilities in the coach

• Free wifi available
• Power outlet available at your seat
• Air-conditioning
• Reading light* Provide food and drinks
• Access to VIP lounges of main stations
• Priority boarding without queueing
• Slient area available
• Private cabin for families and meetings available.
• Children's play area
• Can park bicycles
• Disabled facilities

1st Class

Facilities in the coach

• Free wifi available
• Power outlet available at your seat
• Air-conditioning
• Reading light* Can park bicycles
• Disabled facilities

2nd Class Reserved

Facilities in the coach

• Free wifi available
• Power outlet available at your seat
• Air-conditioning
• Reading light* Provide food and drinks
• Access to VIP lounges of main stations
• Priority boarding without queueing
• Slient area available
• Private cabin for families and meetings available.
• Children's play area
• Can park bicycles
• Disabled facilities

2nd Class

Facilities in the coach

• Free wifi available
• Power outlet available at your seat
• Air-conditioning
• Reading light* Can park bicycles
• Disabled facilities

Ultimate Guide to Austrian National Railway

Ultimate Guide to Austrian Railways

Traveling through Austria by train is now getting faster and easier. The best way to explore Austria is to travel through magnificent mountain views, lush alpine meadows, historic towns and picturesque villages. Austria is located in the central part of the European continent adjacent to Germany and Italy. It also borders the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. Its train network is well connected to surrounding countries. With a punctuality rate of 96%, ÖBB was one of the most reliable railway operators in Europe in 2018.

Austria’s main train service operator is the state-owned company ÖBB, which serves almost the entire country. There are some private railway companies that are not part of ÖBB. In the corridor...