ÖBB

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ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) is Austria’s national railway company and the country’s most important rail operator. It operates the majority of passenger services in Austria.

Summary

  • ÖBB accepts FIP Coupons and FIP 50 Tickets
  • Pay attention to trains of other operators without FIP acceptance
  • No FIP on Vienna Airport Express CAT
  • Special rules for trains to Italy, Nightjets, Motorail trains, and IC Buses
  • ÖBB FIP Coupon is also valid in Liechtenstein

Validity of FIP Tickets

FIP Coupon: ✅
FIP Coupon for Relatives: ✅
FIP 50 Tickets: ✅

FIP Coupons and FIP 50 Tickets are valid on ÖBB services. For cross-border journeys, either a through FIP 50 Ticket or FIP Coupons for both countries are required.

Important Information

When traveling with a FIP Coupon, the use of ÖBB long-distance trains in Austria (RJX, RJ, EC, ICE, IC, IR, D) requires a supplement. The supplement can be purchased on board during ticket inspection, or alternatively at ÖBB ticket counters and machines. The supplement is valid for a maximum of 2 days, matching the date on the FIP Coupon. Seat reservations are not included in the supplement and must be purchased separately. With FIP 50 Tickets, no additional supplement is required.

Cost:
1st class:€15
2nd class:€10

Train Categories and Reservations

Long-Distance

Railjet (RJ) / Railjet Xpress (RJX)

Description:
National and international high-speed trains of ÖBB’s highest category. They run regularly between Austria’s major cities and to Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, and Switzerland. Trains have 3 classes and a bistro. Railjets with fewer stops are marketed as Railjet Xpress.

For Railjets to Italy, a supplement is payable from the Italian border. See Special Tariff Conditions.
Reservation possible: yes
Reservation mandatory: no

Railjet (RJ) / Railjet Xpress (RJX)

Description:
National and international high-speed trains of ÖBB’s highest category. They run regularly between Austria’s major cities and to Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, and Switzerland. Trains have 3 classes and a bistro. Railjets with fewer stops are marketed as Railjet Xpress.

For Railjets to Italy, a supplement is payable from the Italian border. See Special Tariff Conditions.
Reservation possible: yes
Reservation mandatory: no

Intercity (IC) / Intercity-Express (ICE) ℹ️

Description:
Most IC trains on main routes have gradually been replaced by Railjets. IC trains still operate on secondary routes such as Graz–Linz, Graz–Salzburg, Graz–Innsbruck, Klagenfurt–Salzburg, Vienna–Gmunden–Stainach-Irdning, and as supplements to Railjets on Vienna–Lienz (East Tyrol). There are also IC and ICE trains on some international routes to Germany in cooperation with Deutsche Bahn, with the Austrian section operated by ÖBB.

ℹ️ Some Regiojet trains within Austria are labeled as IC; FIP Tickets are not valid on these trains.
Reservation possible: yes
Reservation mandatory: Sometimes in high season (summer) on international routes to Germany, only for cross-border journeys.

Intercity (IC) / Intercity-Express (ICE) ℹ️

Description:
Most IC trains on main routes have gradually been replaced by Railjets. IC trains still operate on secondary routes such as Graz–Linz, Graz–Salzburg, Graz–Innsbruck, Klagenfurt–Salzburg, Vienna–Gmunden–Stainach-Irdning, and as supplements to Railjets on Vienna–Lienz (East Tyrol). There are also IC and ICE trains on some international routes to Germany in cooperation with Deutsche Bahn, with the Austrian section operated by ÖBB.

ℹ️ Some Regiojet trains within Austria are labeled as IC; FIP Tickets are not valid on these trains.
Reservation possible: yes
Reservation mandatory: Sometimes in high season (summer) on international routes to Germany, only for cross-border journeys.

InterRegio (IR)

Description:
From August 2025, InterRegio IR will be introduced as a new long-distance category on secondary routes, largely replacing previous IC services. Examples include Graz–Unzmarkt or Graz–Linz. The aim is to connect places to long-distance services that previously had few or no direct connections. Trains run every two or four hours.
Reservation possible: yes
Reservation mandatory: no

InterRegio (IR)

Description:
From August 2025, InterRegio IR will be introduced as a new long-distance category on secondary routes, largely replacing previous IC services. Examples include Graz–Unzmarkt or Graz–Linz. The aim is to connect places to long-distance services that previously had few or no direct connections. Trains run every two or four hours.
Reservation possible: yes
Reservation mandatory: no

Eurocity (EC)

Description:
International trains to neighboring countries operated by ÖBB in cooperation with other railways. Some of these services are also labeled as IC.

For Eurocity trains to Italy, a supplement is payable from the Italian border. See Special Tariff Conditions.
Reservation possible: yes
Reservation mandatory: no

Eurocity (EC)

Description:
International trains to neighboring countries operated by ÖBB in cooperation with other railways. Some of these services are also labeled as IC.

For Eurocity trains to Italy, a supplement is payable from the Italian border. See Special Tariff Conditions.
Reservation possible: yes
Reservation mandatory: no

Nightjet (NJ) / EuroNight (EN) ⚠️

Description:
ÖBB night trains to various European countries. They offer sleeper, couchette, and seating cars and are operated abroad in cooperation with other railways.
For Nightjet trains, reservations/surcharges for sleeper and couchette cars can be booked. A FIP Coupon for the countries/railways traveled through is required. If no FIP Coupon is used, a ticket at the FIP Global Fare for the entire route can be purchased.
⚠️ National free travel for Deutsche Bahn staff is not recognized in Germany. If any part of the Nightjet journey is in Germany (start, end, or transit), DB staff must buy a ticket at the FIP Global Fare for the entire route. For journeys outside Germany with a FIP Coupon, a reservation/surcharge for sleeper/couchette cars is required.
Tip: For trips from Germany to Italy, use national free travel to Salzburg and board the Nightjet there to avoid the FIP Global Fare.
Reservation possible: yes
Reservation mandatory: ⚠️ yes
FIP Global Fare: yes
Reservation cost:
Depends on route, occupancy, and car category.

Nightjet (NJ) / EuroNight (EN) ⚠️

Description:
ÖBB night trains to various European countries. They offer sleeper, couchette, and seating cars and are operated abroad in cooperation with other railways.
For Nightjet trains, reservations/surcharges for sleeper and couchette cars can be booked. A FIP Coupon for the countries/railways traveled through is required. If no FIP Coupon is used, a ticket at the FIP Global Fare for the entire route can be purchased.
⚠️ National free travel for Deutsche Bahn staff is not recognized in Germany. If any part of the Nightjet journey is in Germany (start, end, or transit), DB staff must buy a ticket at the FIP Global Fare for the entire route. For journeys outside Germany with a FIP Coupon, a reservation/surcharge for sleeper/couchette cars is required.
Tip: For trips from Germany to Italy, use national free travel to Salzburg and board the Nightjet there to avoid the FIP Global Fare.
Reservation possible: yes
Reservation mandatory: ⚠️ yes
FIP Global Fare: yes
Reservation cost:
Depends on route, occupancy, and car category.

D-Zug (D)

Description:
D trains are mainly used as relief trains during peak times (e.g., Fridays and Sundays), usually only offer 2nd class, and provide no special comfort as they use older rolling stock.
Reservation possible: yes
Reservation mandatory: no

D-Zug (D)

Description:
D trains are mainly used as relief trains during peak times (e.g., Fridays and Sundays), usually only offer 2nd class, and provide no special comfort as they use older rolling stock.
Reservation possible: yes
Reservation mandatory: no

Local Services

Regionalexpress (REX) / Cityjet Xpress (CJX) ℹ️

Description:
Fast local train with fewer stops and modern rolling stock.

ℹ️ Regionalexpress trains are sometimes operated by other private railways where ÖBB FIP Tickets are not accepted. If in doubt, check the operator via the provider’s website or Bahn.de.
Reservation possible: no

Regionalexpress (REX) / Cityjet Xpress (CJX) ℹ️

Description:
Fast local train with fewer stops and modern rolling stock.

ℹ️ Regionalexpress trains are sometimes operated by other private railways where ÖBB FIP Tickets are not accepted. If in doubt, check the operator via the provider’s website or Bahn.de.
Reservation possible: no

Regionalzug (R) ℹ️

Description:
Local train stopping at most stations.

ℹ️ Regional trains are sometimes operated by other private railways where ÖBB FIP Tickets are not accepted. If in doubt, check the operator via the provider’s website or Bahn.de.

The designation R Regionalzug is also used in ÖBB’s journey planner for purely tourist services where FIP Tickets are not valid. These are marked with footnotes indicating “special fare.”
Reservation possible: no

Regionalzug (R) ℹ️

Description:
Local train stopping at most stations.

ℹ️ Regional trains are sometimes operated by other private railways where ÖBB FIP Tickets are not accepted. If in doubt, check the operator via the provider’s website or Bahn.de.

The designation R Regionalzug is also used in ÖBB’s journey planner for purely tourist services where FIP Tickets are not valid. These are marked with footnotes indicating “special fare.”
Reservation possible: no

Schnellbahn (S) ℹ️

Description:
Local train at least hourly, stopping at all stations. Comparable to an S-Bahn.

ℹ️ S-Bahn services are sometimes operated by other private railways where ÖBB FIP Tickets are not accepted. If in doubt, check the operator via the provider’s website or Bahn.de.

Including:

  • S-Bahn Upper Austria: S5 Linz–Eferding (Linzer Lokalbahn)
  • S-Bahn Salzburg: S1 Salzburg–Lamprechtshausen, S11 Salzburg–Ostermiething (Salzburger Lokalbahn)
  • S-Bahn Styria: S11 Graz–Übelbach (Steiermarkbahn)
  • S6, S61 Graz–Wies-Eibiswald, S7 Graz–Köflach (Graz-Köflacher Eisenbahn)

Reservation possible: no

Schnellbahn (S) ℹ️

Description:
Local train at least hourly, stopping at all stations. Comparable to an S-Bahn.

ℹ️ S-Bahn services are sometimes operated by other private railways where ÖBB FIP Tickets are not accepted. If in doubt, check the operator via the provider’s website or Bahn.de.

Including:

  • S-Bahn Upper Austria: S5 Linz–Eferding (Linzer Lokalbahn)
  • S-Bahn Salzburg: S1 Salzburg–Lamprechtshausen, S11 Salzburg–Ostermiething (Salzburger Lokalbahn)
  • S-Bahn Styria: S11 Graz–Übelbach (Steiermarkbahn)
  • S6, S61 Graz–Wies-Eibiswald, S7 Graz–Köflach (Graz-Köflacher Eisenbahn)

Reservation possible: no

Class Categories

Railjet(Xpress) trains have special class categories:

Economy: Comparable to 2nd class.
First Class: Comparable to 1st class. A FIP Coupon for 1st class is required.
Business: 1st class with welcome drink and private compartments. Not usable with FIP Coupon (even with supplement).

Detailed overview of ÖBB classes

Ticket and Reservation Purchase

Online

ÖBB Website
Reservation ✅
FIP 50 Tickets ⛔
Reservation Costs
1st Class: 3€
2nd Class: 3€

Reservations

The reservation price is calculated per train. For journeys with multiple trains, it may be cheaper to book through the (Deutsche Bahn).

However, seat reservations made via ÖBB can be cancelled:

  • 180 days to 15 days before departure: 100% of the reservation price
  • 14 days to 1 day before departure: 50% of the reservation price

On the ÖBB website, to book a reservation, select the option:
“Nur Sitzplatzreservierung - Ich habe schon ein Ticket”
(“Seat reservation only - I already have a ticket”).

To Booking WebsiteAdditional Information
ÖBB Website
Reservation ✅
FIP 50 Tickets ⛔
Reservation Costs
1st Class: 3€
2nd Class: 3€

Reservations

The reservation price is calculated per train. For journeys with multiple trains, it may be cheaper to book through the (Deutsche Bahn).

However, seat reservations made via ÖBB can be cancelled:

  • 180 days to 15 days before departure: 100% of the reservation price
  • 14 days to 1 day before departure: 50% of the reservation price

On the ÖBB website, to book a reservation, select the option:
“Nur Sitzplatzreservierung - Ich habe schon ein Ticket”
(“Seat reservation only - I already have a ticket”).

To Booking WebsiteAdditional Information
Deutsche Bahn Website
Reservation ✅
FIP 50 Tickets ⛔
Reservation Costs
1st Class: €6.90
2nd Class: €5.50
Reservations for direct trains are cheaper via ÖBB.

Reservations

The reservation price is calculated per journey. This means that for connections with transfers, you only need to pay once for multiple trains.

Seat reservations can be purchased via the Deutsche Bahn website. To do so, select the “Book seat only” option in the search.

To Booking WebsiteAdditional Information
Deutsche Bahn Website
Reservation ✅
FIP 50 Tickets ⛔
Reservation Costs
1st Class: €6.90
2nd Class: €5.50
Reservations for direct trains are cheaper via ÖBB.

Reservations

The reservation price is calculated per journey. This means that for connections with transfers, you only need to pay once for multiple trains.

Seat reservations can be purchased via the Deutsche Bahn website. To do so, select the “Book seat only” option in the search.

To Booking WebsiteAdditional Information
DB Website FIP (DB Employees)
For national and cross-border journeys. Cross-border FIP 50 Tickets, with ticket share only for the Austrian section, for Deutsche Bahn staff
Reservation ✅
FIP 50 Tickets ✅
Reservation Costs
1st Class: €6,90
2nd Class: €5,50
Reservations for direct trains are cheaper via ÖBB.

FIP 50 Tickets

Deutsche Bahn employees can purchase FIP 50 Tickets online for journeys from Germany to neighboring countries. These tickets are available in the DB Reisemarkt > Bahnangebote > Ausland > FIP-Angebot. The FIP 50 ticket is only valid for the foreign section of the route. This is especially important for DB employees, as FIP 50 Tickets are not valid in your own home country. Therefore, an additional ticket is required for the domestic section within Germany up to the border point.

Booking is only possible via the link in the DB Reisemarkt. Discounts do not need to be selected; they are applied automatically.

FIP 50 Tickets can be purchased for the following countries:

  • Poland
  • Austria
  • Italy (only Brenner route with Austria and ECE Frankfurt - Milan)
  • Czech Republic
  • Switzerland
  • Luxembourg
  • Denmark
  • Netherlands
  • Belgium
  • France

Reservations

The reservation price is calculated per journey. This means that for connections with transfers, you only need to pay once for multiple trains.

Seat reservations can be purchased via the Deutsche Bahn website. To do so, select the “Book seat only” option in the search.

Additional Information
DB Website FIP (DB Employees)
For national and cross-border journeys. Cross-border FIP 50 Tickets, with ticket share only for the Austrian section, for Deutsche Bahn staff
Reservation ✅
FIP 50 Tickets ✅
Reservation Costs
1st Class: €6,90
2nd Class: €5,50
Reservations for direct trains are cheaper via ÖBB.

FIP 50 Tickets

Deutsche Bahn employees can purchase FIP 50 Tickets online for journeys from Germany to neighboring countries. These tickets are available in the DB Reisemarkt > Bahnangebote > Ausland > FIP-Angebot. The FIP 50 ticket is only valid for the foreign section of the route. This is especially important for DB employees, as FIP 50 Tickets are not valid in your own home country. Therefore, an additional ticket is required for the domestic section within Germany up to the border point.

Booking is only possible via the link in the DB Reisemarkt. Discounts do not need to be selected; they are applied automatically.

FIP 50 Tickets can be purchased for the following countries:

  • Poland
  • Austria
  • Italy (only Brenner route with Austria and ECE Frankfurt - Milan)
  • Czech Republic
  • Switzerland
  • Luxembourg
  • Denmark
  • Netherlands
  • Belgium
  • France

Reservations

The reservation price is calculated per journey. This means that for connections with transfers, you only need to pay once for multiple trains.

Seat reservations can be purchased via the Deutsche Bahn website. To do so, select the “Book seat only” option in the search.

Additional Information
DB Website FIP (International)
For national and cross-border journeys. Cross-border FIP 50 Tickets for the entire route (not valid in your own country)
Reservation ✅
FIP 50 Tickets ✅
Reservation Costs
1st Class: €6,90
2nd Class: €5,50
Reservations for direct trains are cheaper via ÖBB.

FIP 50 Tickets

Online FIP 50 Tickets for journeys within Germany and neighboring countries can be booked via Deutsche Bahn. The tickets must include at least one section within Germany. The FIP 50 ticket is issued for the entire route. The ticket is not valid in the country where the FIP Card was issued; an additional ticket is required there.

Booking is only possible via the link. Discounts do not need to be selected—they are applied automatically.

FIP 50 Tickets can be purchased for the following countries, as long as a section in Germany is included:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy (only Brenner route with Austria and ECE Frankfurt - Milan)
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Switzerland

Reservations

The reservation price is charged per journey. For connections with transfers, you only pay once for multiple trains.

Seat reservations can be purchased via the Deutsche Bahn website. To do so, select the “Seat reservation only” option in the search.

To Booking WebsiteAdditional Information
DB Website FIP (International)
For national and cross-border journeys. Cross-border FIP 50 Tickets for the entire route (not valid in your own country)
Reservation ✅
FIP 50 Tickets ✅
Reservation Costs
1st Class: €6,90
2nd Class: €5,50
Reservations for direct trains are cheaper via ÖBB.

FIP 50 Tickets

Online FIP 50 Tickets for journeys within Germany and neighboring countries can be booked via Deutsche Bahn. The tickets must include at least one section within Germany. The FIP 50 ticket is issued for the entire route. The ticket is not valid in the country where the FIP Card was issued; an additional ticket is required there.

Booking is only possible via the link. Discounts do not need to be selected—they are applied automatically.

FIP 50 Tickets can be purchased for the following countries, as long as a section in Germany is included:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy (only Brenner route with Austria and ECE Frankfurt - Milan)
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Switzerland

Reservations

The reservation price is charged per journey. For connections with transfers, you only pay once for multiple trains.

Seat reservations can be purchased via the Deutsche Bahn website. To do so, select the “Seat reservation only” option in the search.

To Booking WebsiteAdditional Information

Phone

ÖBB Telephone
Incl. Nightjet Booking
Reservation ✅
FIP 50 Tickets ✅
Reservation Costs
1st Class: €3.50
2nd Class: €3.50

ÖBB offers a booking hotline for tickets and reservations:

+43 (0) 5 1717

A credit card and email address are required for booking. ÖBB does not charge any additional fees for the booking process.

FIP 50 Tickets

FIP 50 tickets can be purchased for travel within Austria and many European countries.

Tickets are cheaper if purchased in advance (1 day before travel or 15 days before travel).

Reservations

The reservation price is charged per train. For journeys with multiple trains, it may be cheaper to book via the (Deutsche Bahn).

However, seat reservations made with ÖBB can be cancelled:

  • 180 days to 15 days before departure: 100% refund of the reservation price
  • 14 days to 1 day before departure: 50% refund of the reservation price
Additional Information
ÖBB Telephone
Incl. Nightjet Booking
Reservation ✅
FIP 50 Tickets ✅
Reservation Costs
1st Class: €3.50
2nd Class: €3.50

ÖBB offers a booking hotline for tickets and reservations:

+43 (0) 5 1717

A credit card and email address are required for booking. ÖBB does not charge any additional fees for the booking process.

FIP 50 Tickets

FIP 50 tickets can be purchased for travel within Austria and many European countries.

Tickets are cheaper if purchased in advance (1 day before travel or 15 days before travel).

Reservations

The reservation price is charged per train. For journeys with multiple trains, it may be cheaper to book via the (Deutsche Bahn).

However, seat reservations made with ÖBB can be cancelled:

  • 180 days to 15 days before departure: 100% refund of the reservation price
  • 14 days to 1 day before departure: 50% refund of the reservation price
Additional Information

On-Site

ÖBB Ticket Office
Incl. Nightjet Booking
Reservation ✅
FIP 50 Tickets ✅
Reservation Costs
1st Class: €3.50
2nd Class: €3.50

FIP 50 Tickets

At ÖBB ticket offices, FIP 50 tickets for travel within Austria and many European countries can be purchased.

Tickets (including FIP 50 tickets) are cheaper if bought in advance (1 day before travel or 15 days before travel).

Reservations

The reservation price is calculated per train. For journeys with multiple trains, it may be cheaper to book reservations via the (Deutsche Bahn).

However, seat reservations made with ÖBB can be cancelled:

  • 180 days to 15 days before departure: 100% of the reservation price refunded
  • 14 days to 1 day before departure: 50% of the reservation price refunded
Additional Information
ÖBB Ticket Office
Incl. Nightjet Booking
Reservation ✅
FIP 50 Tickets ✅
Reservation Costs
1st Class: €3.50
2nd Class: €3.50

FIP 50 Tickets

At ÖBB ticket offices, FIP 50 tickets for travel within Austria and many European countries can be purchased.

Tickets (including FIP 50 tickets) are cheaper if bought in advance (1 day before travel or 15 days before travel).

Reservations

The reservation price is calculated per train. For journeys with multiple trains, it may be cheaper to book reservations via the (Deutsche Bahn).

However, seat reservations made with ÖBB can be cancelled:

  • 180 days to 15 days before departure: 100% of the reservation price refunded
  • 14 days to 1 day before departure: 50% of the reservation price refunded
Additional Information
ÖBB Ticket Machines
FIP 50 Tickets ✅

FIP 50 Tickets

Tickets (including FIP 50 tickets) are cheaper if purchased in advance (1 day before travel or 15 days before travel).

For domestic journeys within Austria, tickets can be purchased at the ticket machine. Select “Domestic ticket with destination selection.” Then choose the „Ermäßigung“ and „Ändern“ buttons. As a discount, you can select „Mitarbeiterticket 50% / FIP-Inland“ or „at. Fbg /FIP Inland“ (at the very bottom).

Additional Information
ÖBB Ticket Machines
FIP 50 Tickets ✅

FIP 50 Tickets

Tickets (including FIP 50 tickets) are cheaper if purchased in advance (1 day before travel or 15 days before travel).

For domestic journeys within Austria, tickets can be purchased at the ticket machine. Select “Domestic ticket with destination selection.” Then choose the „Ermäßigung“ and „Ändern“ buttons. As a discount, you can select „Mitarbeiterticket 50% / FIP-Inland“ or „at. Fbg /FIP Inland“ (at the very bottom).

Additional Information
DB Ticket Office
Incl. Nightjet Booking
Reservation ✅
FIP 50 Tickets ✅
Reservation Costs
1st Class: €6.90
2nd Class: €5.50
Reservations for direct trains are cheaper via ÖBB.

FIP 50 Tickets

At DB ticket offices, FIP 50 Tickets can be purchased for journeys within Germany and to many European countries.

It is also possible to issue FIP 50 Tickets where only the section outside Germany is charged, and an additional ticket is required for the German section. This is especially important for DB employees, as FIP 50 Tickets are not valid in their home country.

Reservations

The reservation price is calculated per journey. This means that for connections with transfers, you only need to pay once for multiple trains.

Reservations can be made not only for Germany but also for a large number of trains throughout Europe.

Additional Information
DB Ticket Office
Incl. Nightjet Booking
Reservation ✅
FIP 50 Tickets ✅
Reservation Costs
1st Class: €6.90
2nd Class: €5.50
Reservations for direct trains are cheaper via ÖBB.

FIP 50 Tickets

At DB ticket offices, FIP 50 Tickets can be purchased for journeys within Germany and to many European countries.

It is also possible to issue FIP 50 Tickets where only the section outside Germany is charged, and an additional ticket is required for the German section. This is especially important for DB employees, as FIP 50 Tickets are not valid in their home country.

Reservations

The reservation price is calculated per journey. This means that for connections with transfers, you only need to pay once for multiple trains.

Reservations can be made not only for Germany but also for a large number of trains throughout Europe.

Additional Information

On the train

Tickets can be purchased on board if you immediately contact the conductor. However, they are usually more expensive than tickets bought in advance. On S-Bahn routes, tickets must be purchased before boarding.

Discounts

Children under 6 travel free of charge. From the age of 6, when traveling with a FIP Free Travel Coupon on long-distance trains, the supplement must also be paid for each child.

Personal Tip

With children, the ÖBB Vorteilscard Family for €19 is quickly worthwhile.
See ÖBB

Special Tariff Conditions

Traffic to Italy

On international long-distance services from Austria to Italy, ÖBB FIP Coupons are also accepted in the Italian section in addition to FS FIP Coupons (not on regional services), but a supplement must be paid for both. This can be purchased on board or at ÖBB ticket counters.

Brenner - Bolzano - Verona

ÖBB or FS FIP Coupons are valid in the Italian section up to Verona. For journeys to/from Italy or entirely within Italy, a supplement of €10 for 2nd class and €15 for 1st class is payable. The ÖBB supplement is not charged on Brenner services.

Railjet Tarvisio Boscoverde - Venice

ÖBB or FS FIP Coupons are valid in the Italian section up to Venice. For journeys to/from Italy or entirely within Italy, a supplement of €10 for 2nd class and €15 for 1st class is payable. The ÖBB supplement is not charged on Brenner services.

Eurocity Trieste

ÖBB FIP Coupons, but not FS, are valid in the Italian section up to Trieste. For journeys to/from Italy or entirely within Italy, a supplement of €2.60 for 2nd class and €4.60 for 1st class is payable. For the Slovenian section, a SŽ FIP Coupon or FIP 50 Ticket is required.

REX63 (Pamhagen - Neusiedl am See)

On the REX63 line between Pamhagen and Neusiedl am See, both ÖBB and GySEV FIP Tickets are accepted.

Liechtenstein

The railway in Liechtenstein is operated by ÖBB. FIP Tickets are valid here under Austrian conditions and without surcharge (Feldkirchen–Buchs SG).

Vienna Airport: City Airport Train (CAT)

FIP Tickets are not valid on the CAT City Airport Train between Vienna Airport and Vienna Mitte.

FIP Coupons are accepted on ÖBB-operated local trains of S-Bahn line S7.

Ticket counters for ÖBB and CAT are located in Terminal 3.

Personal Tip

If you travel with regular Vienna public transport tickets (e.g., single journeys or 24/48/72-hour tickets via the WienMobil app) on the S-Bahn, these are only valid up to the city boundary at Schwechat. For the section between Schwechat and Vienna Airport, an additional ticket must be purchased at the counter or machine. WienMobil app tickets at the standard fare are only valid on the CAT or Vienna Airport Lines VAL buses with the CAT or VAL add-on ticket in the app.

Schneebergbahn

The Schneebergbahn is not part of ÖBB or FIP, but showing a FIP ID gives a 50% discount on tickets.

ÖBB Postbus

FIP Tickets are not valid on ÖBB Postbus, except for rail replacement services (SEV).

IC Bus (ICB)

FIP Tickets are not valid on IC Bus (ICB), except for rail replacement services (SEV) and the following routes:

Graz - Klagenfurt

Until December 2025, FIP Tickets are also valid on the IC Bus between Graz and Klagenfurt.

Klagenfurt/Villach - Udine/Venice

Special FIP Global Fares apply on IC Bus (ICB). Seat reservation is mandatory and included in the ticket price.

Motorail

FIP Tickets are valid on ÖBB motorail trains. Vehicle transport costs are extra and excluded from the FIP discount.

Autoschleuse Tauerntunnel (ASTB)

With a FIP Coupon, the Tauerntunnel car shuttle (Böckstein–Mallnitz-Obervellach) can be used. The vehicle must be registered to one of the FIP Coupon holders to be transported free of charge. Regular fares apply for accompanying passengers without a FIP Coupon.

FIP 50 discounts are not available.

Journey Interruption

Interrupting a journey is only possible for distances of 101 km or more and does not require additional formalities.

Distinction Between Local and Long-Distance

Apart from the supplement for the FIP Coupon, there is no distinction between local and long-distance services. All tickets, including FIP 50 Tickets, are valid on all ÖBB trains.

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