Westbahn extends route network: Augsburg and Günzburg from December directly to Stuttgart

Westbahn extends route network: Augsburg and Günzburg from December directly to Stuttgart

From December 2024, the Westbahn will expand its offer and create new connections between cities in Bavaria and Stuttgart. These changes offer a direct connection between Vienna and Stuttgart as well as the Bavarian cities of Augsburg and Günzburg, which are newly included in the route network.

Passengers from Augsburg or Günzburg have traveled to Vienna via Munich, which is a time -consuming journey both by car and by train. The new connection, which goes into operation from December 15

Details on the new connection

The trains of the Westbahn will commute between Vienna and Stuttgart and start the following stops: Vienna Westbahnhof, Lower Austria and Linz before reaching Augsburg and Günzburg in Bavaria. This is a significant relief for travelers because the new connection significantly shortens the travel time. According to a spokesman for the Westbahn, the trains are initially used twice a day and require about 6.5 hours for the entire route from Vienna to Stuttgart.

In addition, the connection from Munich via Augsburg and Günzburg to Stuttgart will strengthen the transport offer in southern Germany. This expansion is part of the Westbahn strategy to expand its presence in long -distance transport and to offer an attractive alternative to other transport providers.

ticket prices and further information

Ticket prices for the new route are already available and can be bought online on the Westbahn website. For example, the standard tariff for a second class from Augsburg to Vienna is 28.99 euros. In addition, owners of a Germany ticket and BahnCard holder receive discounts, which makes the use of this new connection even more attractive.