Q&A: Trains Salzburg-Bischofshofen for Ski Jumping

It is anther round of "Question & Answer" - here we go:

QUESTION

Hi there! I am planning to come to Austria next January for the Ski Jumping 4Hills event at Bischofshofen, but am struggling to find accommodation inthe town. So I have decided to try Salzburg, is this a good base forgetting to Bischofshofen? I plan to come on 03/01/2009 the Saturday, spend a couple of dayssightseeing in Salzburg then go to the Ski Jumping on the Monday andTuesday. Are the trains cheap and frequent from Salzburg to go toBischofshofen and back each day? Sorry for so many questions but I am quite excited about coming toAustria and would appreciate any help or advice.

Your website by the way is a great read, keep up the good work.
My best regards, XXX, Penzance, England

ANSWER:

Hi XXX, Thank you for your message. I think Salzburg will make a good base for your stay, both for Bischofshofen and because the city itself offers plenty of things to see and do. Trains run frequently, and there might be a bus service in addition to them (trains are faster, though). The tourist information centre will know details, there is one at the main station (you will get there if you take a city bus from the airport). I am sure there are several trains a day - the Austrian National Railway's website, by the way, is: www.oebb.at Have fun in Salzburg / Bischofshofen! Benedikt