You can drive or take mass transit. A private car service is the most flexible and the fastest, as you can reach Salzburg in 3.5 hours. The bus and trains take about 4.5 hours depending on the time of day and have limited departure times.
Is a day trip to Salzburg enough?
Aim to spend at least one to two days in Salzburg. It is a very compact town, with most major sites being close to each other. If you feel youтАЩve seen all of Salzburg before your trip is over, go hiking or skiing nearby and enjoy its proximity to Alpine bliss.
What is the Salzburg Card?
The Salzburg Card is a visitor pass for 24, 48, or 72 hours that includes public transportation, admission to all of the cityтАЩs museums and attractions, as well as discounts on private museums. If your plans include many of its included museums, it may be cost-effective.
Is there a direct flight from Ljubljana to Salzburg?
No, any flight between Ljubljana and Salzburg would require a transfer and is an inefficient use of time. If you need to reach Salzburg in a hurry, hire a driver for a seamless door-to-door travel experience in 3.5 hours.
When is Mozart Week in Salzburg?
Mozart Week is the last week of January and lines up with MozartтАЩs birthday (January 27th). The festivities include recitals, orchestra performances, special guided tours of MozartтАЩs residence, interviews, and lectures from top talent in the discipline of classical music.
What is the fastest way to get from Ljubljana to Salzburg?
Driving is the fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Salzburg. For those without a car, hire a private driver to avoid the hassle of rental car companies and the added task of returning the car once you arrive in Salzburg.
The A10 and A11 highways are the main arteries connecting travelers from Ljubljana to Salzburg. This route cuts right across the eastern Alps, bringing you up close to their raw beauty. Castles perched atop mountains harken back to a time when this kind of trip would have taken weeks, but today it only takes 3.5 hours.
Salzburg, or Salt Mountain, isnтАЩt just a coincidence! As you get closer to Salzburg on your transfer with Daytrip, visit nearby Hallein and head underground to the salt mines. This тАЬwhite goldтАЭ has brought prosperity to this region for more than 2,600 years.
Once you arrive in Salzburg, youтАЩll be greeted by quaint streets, over-the-top Baroque art, and a 360┬░ view of the Alps. Welcome to Salzburg!
About Salzburg
After a full day of fun on your road trip from Ljubljana to Salzburg, youтАЩve arrived in one of EuropeтАЩs most cultured cities. Salzburg is recognized by UNESCO for its original Baroque Altstadt (old town) and its historical role in uniting Italian and Germanic cultures as a Roman trading post.
Salzburg: A Musical Mecca
If Salzburg is known for anything, it's music! Salzburg is home to Mozart and was the backdrop for "The Sound of Music" (1965). Maybe it's the great acoustics coming off of the Alps?
Within classical music, Mozart reigns. He was born in Salzburg and called it home when he wasn't traveling between European courts. Visit his birthplace, residence, and the Salzburg Cathedral where he was baptized.
For a slightly more contemporary musical reference, fans of "The Sound of Music" will recognize famous scenes from the film around town. Although the film was not initially popular with the Austrian audience, it was an instant classic in the US and brought Salzburg into the film-tourism spotlight.
### Swimming, skiing, Salzburg
Salzburg is popular year-round with nature lovers. Locals and visitors alike hike its many trails from spring to autumn. As a smaller city, one can easily hike nearby during the day and return in time to sleep in a real bed, no camping required! Salzburg has city beaches, artificial surfing, and lakes along the Salzach River to cool off in the summer.
In the winter hit the slopes at the many nearby resorts perched on the Alps. With this much versatility, Salzburg is a great vacation destination any day of the year.
From Ljubljana to Salzburg: travel tips
DonтАЩt start your trip empty-handed! Follow these travel tips for the best experience on your Ljubljana to Salzburg transfer.
Become an early bird
With its 3.5-hour driving time, traveling from Ljubljana to Salzburg isn't the shortest trip. Make the most of your day by getting an early start from Ljubljana. You'll avoid traffic and have plenty of time for added sightseeing stops!
### Plan for your activities
Daytrip makes customizing your transfer easy with our hand-selected sightseeing stops. If youтАЩve added an excursion, check the requirements! The Salzwelten salt mine in Hallein has uneven ground and cool temperatures year-round that require sturdy shoes and warm clothing. Children under 4 are also not permitted due to safety concerns.
How to get from Ljubljana to Salzburg
So close, yet so far! The eastern Alps provide a beautiful backdrop for both cities. However, they do make travel a bit slower. The 178-mile (287) journey from Ljubljana to Salzburg can be done by car, bus, or train, but hiring a driver is the easiest option.
Driving from Ljubljana to Salzburg
Driving is the fastest way to make this transfer and Daytrip makes it a breeze! Instead of coordinating rental car pick-ups, returns, and stipulations, let Daytrip handle your transfer logistics.
Your local, professional driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Ljubljana to begin your trip through the Alps. YouтАЩll then be free to enjoy the amazing views from your window in between your sightseeing stops. As the day winds to a close, your driver will bring you directly to your accommodation in Salzburg and even help with your bags.
With 8 consecutive Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards, you can confidently book your ride with Daytrip. Start planning your next vacation transfer from just $67 per seat!
### Buses from Ljubljana to Salzburg
Flixbus has six departures per day from Ljubljana to Salzburg. But departure times are mostly at night and require being at one of the bus stations late into the night. The best daytime option departs at 1:30 PM and arrives in Salzburg at 5:30 PM. So you essentially waste a day.
Tickets for this route cost between $30 and $85 and include one piece of luggage. It is a 4-hour long journey between the bus stations, with additional time for taxis to and from each of your hotels.
### Trains from Ljubljana to Salzburg
OBB operates six trains per day from Ljubljana to Salzburg, though they all require a transfer in Villach. The platforms used by OBB in Villach are not handicap or stroller accessible, so keep that in mind. The train journey takes 4.5 hours, and tickets start at $32.
Things to do when you get to Salzburg
DonтАЩt let its small size fool you! You have so much to look forward to after your transfer from Ljubljana to Salzburg.
Get tricked at Hellbrunn Palace
If you're traveling with kids, Hellbrunn Palace is a must-visit! The palace was built by Prince-Archbishop Markus Sittikus, who was a bit of a prankster. Trick fountains are hidden around the palace grounds just waiting to hit unsuspecting victims with a jet of water.
### Hike Kapuzinerberg
If you think Salzburg is beautiful at ground level, just you wait! Kapuzinerberg overlooks Salzburg and rewards determined hikers with panoramic views of the eastern Alps. As you ascend hundreds of stairs and meander the shaded paths, forests, and flower gardens, you'll finally reach the Capuchin Monastery. It sits atop Kapuzinerberg like a crown and is in sharp contrast to the Baroque architecture of the Salzburg Cathedral.
Kapuzinerberg is not a particularly difficult hike, as most of its ascent is gradual with plenty of staircases. It is open to the public year-round and easily accessed by foot from the city center. However, during the winter it is important to be aware of the possibility of snow and ice.
### Become an art critic at the Museum of Modern Art
Salzburg has 150 days of rain per year, so always have a rainy-day plan in your back pocket. The Museum of Modern Art sits atop the Monchsberg mountain and showcases modern art with an emphasis on photography and graphic art. What a contrast to all of the intricate Baroque architecture in Salzburg!
### Follow along to the Sound of Music
Before you say, тАЬSo long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, good nightтАЭ to Salzburg, follow the von Trapp familyтАЩs footsteps on a guided Sound of Music tour. See famous filming locations, such as Hellbrunn Palace, Lake Wolfgang, and Mirabell Gardens on this full-day excursion.
When is the best time to visit Salzburg
A trip from Ljubljana to Salzburg is truly pleasant any time of year, but late spring and early summer are when this region really shines. The streets are coming back to life after winter and the parks, hiking trails, and fields have fresh greenery. The snow on the mountains melts and fills the Salzach River as people swim, fish, and sunbathe on its shores.
Winter in Salzburg is also a magical experience! During the month leading up to Christmas, the festive markets turn Salzburg into a porcelain Christmas village. Market stalls line the streets with craftsmen and bakers selling their Christmas wares. Ice skating and skiing are popular activities and the streets are decorated with lights.
Lake Bled naturally formed from the waters released by the melting Bohinj glacier. This emerald-green lake offers a picture-perfect natural beauty that you won't want to miss.┬аStorybook landscape among the Alps┬а
Villach
People were wearing skins in Villach in Neolithic times, much later they donned Roman togas. Today it's an important infrastructural link and a crucial part of the Alpe-Adria region.┬аLong-toothed southern Austrian Alpine town┬а
Sankt Johann im Pongau
They were copper-mining here in the Bronze Age, now this small but beautifully-formed town is reliant on tourism for its living. Luckily it has much to offer.┬аAncient eastern alpine town┬а
Hohenwerfen Fortress
Experience a high-altitude encounter with the past at the mighty 900 year old Hohenwerfen Castle that stands high above the Austrian town of Wefen, deep in the Berchtesgaden Alp┬аA castle that delights movie buffs┬а
Hallein
This picturesque town owes its charms to its тАЬwhite goldтАЭ salt mines, which were once the source of SalzburgтАЩs wealth.┬аBuilt from the Ground Up┬а
Schonau am Konigssee
Nestled among the soaring alps, this charming lakeside village has been called тАЬthe most beautiful place in GermanyтАЭ.┬аA place like no other┬а
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тАЬWe are so happy we found Day trip. Really made our vacation so smooth and we were able to see so much more than if we took the train. The company is so flexible and you are able to pick your stops and times! Our 5 drivers were all a little early so they could put our luggage in their car.
On one of our stops we had a special request that was not on their transfer tours and Daytrip emailed us back immediately to confirm our request. Their customer service is above and beyond!
We did not know that our driver would also be our guide at our stops. I would not call them "tour guides", but they each brought something unique to the areas. They all had knowledge and insight into each of the areas we visited.
We had 5 different drivers and they were all amazing! We were picked up from the Vienna airport and stopped in Bratislava on the way to Budapest. We arrived early and sent a text to Marek who was picking us up. He was already by the airport as he was tracking the flight!
We were then going from Budapest to Prague with a stop in Mikulov. Judit showed up at the hotel as we were checking out. She was great!
Our 3rd leg of the trip was a transfer from Prague to Salzburg. Martin picked us up and we made stops in Hallstatt, Cesky Kremlov and Sankt Wolfgang before arriving in Salzburg. Martin was very knowledgeable about all of these areas!
Next we went from Salzburg to Ljubljana with Matik. On the way, we stopped at the Postojana Cave. Matik was great!
Last transfer on this trip we went from Ljubljana to Vienna with Matej. We stopped in Graz on the way. Matej was awesome!
Each of these 5 drivers, had their own special ways about them, which we
thought made everything so much more interesting. Each one had a unique way of explaining the city stops to us, pointing out sites on our drives and all drivers were awesome!
There were water bottles waiting for us on the transfers and some of the drivers
had snacks. Great personal touch!!! We are so happy with Day Trip and would recommend their services!!!тАЭ
