ÖBB increases access for the popular Easter holidays 2025!
ÖBB increases access for the popular Easter holidays 2025!
The Austrian railways, specifically the ÖBB, expand their timetable for the upcoming Easter holidays, which take place in Austria from April 11th to 21, 2025. For this time, ÖBB announced an increase in seating capacities by around 18,000. In addition, almost 50 additional trains are used in particular on the south and west route to cover the increasing travel requirement. The recommendation of the ÖBB is to make seats reservations for the trip to ensure that travelers receive their place.
Special attention will be paid to the first additional train connections that start on Friday, April 11, 2025. The eleven specific connections on this day include, for example, the D 17070 from Vienna Central Station to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and several connections towards Villach and Feldkirch. The offer will be expanded across the entire holiday weekend until Sunday, April 13th.
Details on the additional connections
In addition to the connections of April 11, there are also extensive timetable adjustments and new connections on Saturday and Sunday as well as in the following days. On Saturday, April 12, travelers can use the D 19780 from Vienna Westbahnhof to Feldkirch, for example, while on Sunday the connection D 19781 from Feldkirch BF to Vienna Westbahnhof is offered. These measures show that ÖBB react to the high demand during the holiday season.- D 17070: Vienna Hbf to Salzburg Hbf (11:10 / 14:31)
- D 19782: Vienna Westbf to Feldkirch BF (13:03 / 19:37)
- D 17071: Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Hbf (16:26 / 19:45)
- D 14005: Vienna Hbf to Villach Hbf (14:20 / 19:13)
- D 14006: Villach Hbf to Vienna Hbf (20:13 / 00:51)
- D 14008: Villach Hbf to Vienna Hbf (10:04 / 14:51)
- D 14009: Vienna Hbf to Villach Hbf (16:20 / 21:03)
Overall, the ÖBB's initiative of measures shows that traffic will increase significantly during the Easter holidays. This is in the context of the congestion forecasts that were set up for cities such as Vienna, Graz and Linz. In Vienna, for example, increased traffic on important traffic routes, such as the A22, A23 and A1.
The preparations and the expansion of rail operations are a reaction to the increased travel frequency during the school holidays, which are up to ten days in Austria. The ÖBB thus set a clear sign to enable travelers in this particularly traffic -intensive time.
For all travelers who are on the road, the journey by public transport is recommended. The construction sites in Vienna and the associated traffic restrictions could lead to longer waiting times. Delays can also be expected at high -frequency border crossings.
In conclusion, it remains to be said that with its extended timetable for the Easter holidays, ÖBB make an important contribution to smooth travel, and the recommendation for seating reservations is certainly a practical tip for all travelers.For more information on the new connections and planning your trip, visit the 5min , Kleine Zeitung or vienna.at .
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