This guide on how to get from Vienna to Salzburg It will help you prepare the transfer to one of the most beautiful cities in Austria and Europe, which we are sure, will exceed all your expectations.
Located about 280 kilometers west of Vienna, Salzburg, the city in which Mozart was born and is a World Heritage Site, is well connected by bus, train and even by plane, although this means of transport is the least recommended when losing a lot Time in transfers and be very expensive. Despite this, the best option if you are going to make a route through the country for several days, stopping in Salzburg, is to rent a car.
Based on our experience during the trip to Austria, we show you the best options for get to Salzburg from Vienna, to choose the one that best fits your trip. We start!
Train from Vienna to Salzburg
The fastest way to go from Vienna to Salzburg is to take the train that takes about two and a half hours and has a price between 20 and 35 euros, depending on the company you choose.
Trains leave every half hour from 5:30 am from several stations such as Wien Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) and Wien Mitte (near the center), and leave you at the Salzburg Central Station (Hauptbahnhof).
The last train back is at 8 in the afternoon so you will have enough time to visit the main attractions of the city.
To know the exact schedules and book tickets in advance we recommend this page.
If you are not staying near any of the Vienna train stations you can easily reach the subway (U-Bahn) in a short time.
Once at the Salzburg station you can approach the center by walking 15 minutes or taking a bus.
How to get from Vienna to Salzburg by bus
Other most comfortable way to go from Vienna to Salzburg with which you will know the history better and you will not miss anything important about the city is to book this tour with a guide in Spanish by bus.
This tour begins with the pick-up at your hotel and during the trip to the city of Mozart you will pass through beautiful alpine landscapes such as the Fuschlsee and Wolfgangsee lakes.
Once in Salzburg, you will have free time to explore the city at your leisure and then take a guided tour of the main attractions of the city such as the famous movie venues. "Smiles and tears", among many others.
Salzburg
Tips for Salzburg
Once you are clear how to get from Vienna to Salzburg, the next step is to reserve an accommodation that is close to the center and the train station.
We stayed at the Hotel IMLAUER & Bräu, located 500 meters from the train station and a few minutes walk from the Mirabell Palace and the old town (Getreidegasse street).
To plan well the routes around the city we recommend you to follow this list of places to visit in Salzburg essential.
Mirabell Palace
