Private car transfer from Vienna to Salzburg

Door-to-door
in 3 h 20 min
From €72
per seat
Comfortable
car
One way
One way
Cancel for free 24 hours before departure
Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2024
Excellent

Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Vienna.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 3 h 20 min.

  • Optional sight-seeing
  • Clean, comfortable car
  • Professional driver
  • Bottled water
  • Child seats
  • Prepared for handicapped
  • Smoke-free
  • Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Salzburg.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage
In total
296 km3 h 20 min

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Vienna to Salzburg

Can I get public transportation from Vienna to Salzburg?
There are two public transportation options connecting Vienna and Salzburg. However, the train is the recommended method, as it's the quickest and cheapest, taking just 2 hours and 15 minutes and costing $15 (€14). Although you can catch a bus, it means swapping carriages in Passau or Munich.
What is the distance from Vienna to Salzburg?
The shortest driving distance from Vienna to Salzburg is 185 miles, which can take as little as 3 hours to drive at a safe speed. However, traveling during rush hour traffic can add an hour to your total journey time.
Is there a night train from Vienna to Salzburg?
Multiple night trains are available from Vienna to Salzburg. The latest train leaves Wien Westbahnhof at 11:35 PM and arrives in Salzburg at 2:14 AM. Your ticket gives you access to a reclinable seating carriage, washrooms, toilets, and an onboard cafe. The trip is too short for a "sleeper" train.
Can I take a day trip from Vienna to Salzburg?
Due to the fast transportation options, you can easily take a day trip from Vienna to Salzburg. Daytrip's private door-to-door service or the public train can get you from A to B in between 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 3 hours. Salzburg's compact city center allows you to explore most of its highlights on foot.
Are there places to visit en route from Vienna to Salzburg?
The route from Vienna to Salzburg is studded with historical landmarks, thrill-seeking attractions, and picturesque towns. Whether you want to explore the hustle and bustle of Melk, dive into the dark history of Mauthausen, or enjoy the scenery at Hallstatt Lake, there's something for everyone on this voyage.
Why is Salzburg famous?
Many people know Salzburg as the birthplace of Mozart, and you can still feel his influence throughout the city today. It was also the filming location for the famous musical "The Sound of Music," which many tourists visit and witness in person. Its enchanting old town and surrounding alpine nature also live in the memories of each tourist who visits.

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