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Private car transfer
from Vienna to Salzburg

Door-to-door in 3 hours
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Professional driver
Sanitized vehicles

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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 hours.

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 km
3 hours

Visit these sights on the way

Kreuzenstein

Until the Thirty Years War Kreuzenstein had never been conquered. It then fell into the hands of the Swedes, who, leaving with a bang, reduced much of it rubble. An Austrian phoenix of a castle.

Durnstein

This medieval town on the banks of the Danube is renowned for its historic charms and wine-growing tradition. Where Tradition Meets Elegance

Melk

Located on a small arm of Strauss' 'Beautiful Blue Danube', this quiet town still retains an imperial air. Abbey town on the Danube

Mauthausen

A forced labour camp for intellectuals, artists, aristocrats and political enemies of the Nazi Regime, Mauthausen is the Concentration Camp you won't have read about in history books. Austria's Secret Nazi Death Camp

Hallstatt

The town of Hallstatt lies in a sensational mountain setting, nestled among the lakes of the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. Medieval UNESCO alpine village

Sankt Gilgen

When every view feels like it should be on a postcard, it can sometimes be hard to believe that what you see is real. A village of nature and music

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Vienna to Salzburg

Vienna is incredibly safe at all times of day and night. There is lots of foot traffic and streets are well-lit streets. Still, always be aware of your surroundings and stay away from isolated spots. The public transportation runs 24 hours, but from midnight to 5 AM, the night service is less frequent, so you may want to take a cab if it is a far distance or the wait is too long for the next tram.

The distance between Salzburg and Vienna is too short for a night train with sleeper cars. However you can definitely travel at night! Trains leave at all hours of the day, and take about 2.5 to 3.5 hours to arrive in Vienna.

Yes, Vienna has free Wi-Fi widely available in major public transportation hubs and tourist areas provided by the city. You will find many cafes, restaurants, and hotel lobbies also have their own free Wi-Fi.

Vienna has plenty of activities for people of all ages and abilities, and it is generally a family-friendly destination. For young families, the Vienna Zoo at Schönbrunn and the Prater amusement park will surely be a delight. If you aren’t afraid of heights, ride the historic Giant Ferris Wheel to see Vienna from above. Parks and playgrounds are all over Vienna, so kids can get their energy out and parents can enjoy the beautifully maintained green spaces.

Absolutely! Vienna has an extensive and well-maintained network of bike lanes, plenty of bike parking, and drivers are on the lookout for cyclists. Check out the city's official bike-sharing system if you aren’t bringing your own bike.

Vienna is in general a very handicap-accessible city. All of the U-bahn stations and popular tourist destinations will have elevators, and most public buildings and restaurants have wheelchair accessible entrances. Even the historic buildings have modifications so everyone can enjoy them. It is wise though to call ahead and double-check for restaurant reservations if they’ll be in a handicap-accessible part of the building.

Austria uses the euro, and Vienna is a very card-friendly city. Most places will accept both debit and credit cards, although American Express and a few other foreign bank cards are not commonly accepted. It is best to ask ahead of time if cash is all that you have on you. Have coins on hand in case you need to use a public bathroom, as those are often coin-operated only.

Yes, Vienna has safe water. There are public water fountains in many locations, so all you need is a reusable water bottle!

Why travelers love this route

4,400+ reviews

23 reviews for this route
4,789 travelers took this route with us

9 Jan, 2020

Euro trip

“We travelled as a family of 7. We took cars throughout Europe. Berlin to Prague, Prague to Vienna, Vienna to Salzburg, Salzburg to Innsbruck, Innsbruck to Zurich and Zurich to Frankfurt. Each leg of our trip was on time with good drivers and door to door service. Much cheaper than train travel and no concern for dragging luggage on trains and stations. First class punctual service with good drivers and clean modern cars. I recommend this service to everyone.”

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traveler lonsic

6 Aug, 2019

Worked exactly like we had hoped

“Our family of four, including two teenage children (visiting from the United States), utilized My Day Trip for a transfer from Vienna to Salzburg. Our driver arrived early and took us safely to Salzburg. I don't believe our driver spoke much English so he did not talk along the way but that was fine. It was nice paying online. To me this was like a long distance uber.”

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traveler tlh02

13 Jun, 2019

Awesome ride from Vienna to Salzburg, thanks, Eduard Z!!

“Our driver, Eduard Z, was very professional and personable at the same time. He did > his homework before picking us up to ensure punctuality. > His car was very clean and comfortable. > > During the drive, he shared with us his travel experience, interesting > stories, etc., which made the 3-hour ride fly by! > > We would definitely use Daytrip’s service in future and would not > hesitate to recommend it and Eduard Z to anyone! > Eva and Linda”

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traveler Chinni S

30 May, 2019

Traveled From Salzburg to Vienna then Vienna to Budapest

“We had an amazing time with Jana. She was friendly but professional and well prepared and organized. Jana was extremely knowledgeable about the area and had suggestions for the third leg of the trip from Vienna to Budapest that we hadn’t thought of. Daytip and Jane exceeded our expectations and we couldn’t think of a better way to travel from city to city.”

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traveler davidhenderson13

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The Daytrip driver advantage

Local knowledge about the route from Vienna to Salzburg
Including available sights:
English speaking*
All Daytrip drivers speak English* as well as their native language (and sometimes additional languages too!). They'll be happy to discuss local history and culture with you, as well as answer any questions you may have. And because they speak the language, they're able to provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with local culture. *Drivers for Lite service aren't required to speak English but must meet all other standards.
Safety first!
We screen all our drivers for criminal and traffic records, and personally interview each one. We also inspect their cars for safety, comfort, and reliability. All cars must be less than ten years old, in excellent operating condition, and insured as required by local law. And because our drivers are locals, they're familiar with the rules and customs of the road.

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You can cancel your booking up to 24 hours before departure and get a full refund.

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Experts on the route from Vienna to Salzburg

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Flexible cancellation policy

Cancellations: 100% refund up to 24 hours before the trip!
Changes: Free up to 24 hours before the trip!

Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm

Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, here are the answers.

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