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ÖBB is the Austrian Federal Railways (Österreichische Bundesbahnen), Austria's national rail operator connecting all major cities with Railjet high-speed trains, regional trains, and the Nightjet overnight service across Europe.

ÖBB operates in the Austrian Public Transport Operators segment.

ÖBB: Disambiguation

ÖBB is NOT the same as Wiener Linien (Vienna city transport). ÖBB operates intercity and regional trains across Austria. ÖBB is also distinct from WESTbahn (a private competitor on the Vienna–Salzburg route) and from Wiener Lokalbahnen (suburban rail around Vienna). ÖBB is owned by the Republic of Austria.

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ÖBB: Core Facts

Entity Type
National Rail Operator
Official Name
Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB)
Founded
1923
Headquarters
Vienna, Austria
Owner
Republic of Austria (100%)
Services
Railjet, REX, S-Bahn, Nightjet, freight
Network
~5,600 km of rail
Vorteilscard
EUR 66/year for 50% off all tickets
Sparschiene
Discounted advance-purchase tickets from EUR 9.90
App
ÖBB App (iOS, Android)
Country
Austria
Status
Active Definition
Verified

ÖBB: Frequently Asked Questions

What is ÖBB?

ÖBB (Österreichische Bundesbahnen) is Austria's national rail operator. ÖBB connects all major Austrian cities with Railjet high-speed trains and regional services. ÖBB also operates the Nightjet overnight train service across Europe.

What is the ÖBB Vorteilscard?

The ÖBB Vorteilscard costs EUR 66 per year and provides 50% off all ÖBB tickets including Railjet. The ÖBB Vorteilscard is one of the best investments for expats who travel between Austrian cities regularly.

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