How to Get to Salzburg

How to Get to Salzburg by Air

Many European airlines have flights to Salzburg airport. The domestic airline of Austria also connects Salzburg to Vienna and Innsbruck. The airport is located 4 kms west of the city centre. From the airport, buses leave every fifteen minutes for the Salzburg railway station. The service is reduced to every half an hour after dark and the last bus leaves at 10 pm. Taxis are also available at the airport.

How to Get to Salzburg by Rail

Salzburg is connected by rail to a number of European cities like Venice, Munich, Zurich and Budapest. The train services are frequent and efficient. The Austrian rail network is excellent and you will find there are several connections to travel to Salzburg from other Austrian towns. From Hauptbahnhof, the main railway station at Salzburg you can easily get a bus that goes to your destination in the town.

How to Get to Salzburg by Bus

The road systems in Europe are excellent, so it is possible to drive in to Salzburg from Germany and other neighbouring countries. The autobahns are wide and well maintained – the only drawback being that petrol costs are high in this country. There are buses services to Salzburg from other European countries and these are quite comfortable and give you a chance to savour the scenery along the way.

Getting Around Salzburg

The best way to get around Salzburg is on your own two feet! Seriously, the town is small and very easily covered on foot. It is possible to hire a bicycle and get around especially if you wanted to explore the areas around Salzburg. There are proper bike lanes to drive in, so it is perfectly safe. Biking within the town area may not be such a good idea.

The bus service is efficient and good. Bus passes are available and can be bought at vending machines at bus stops.

It is not advisable to use a car to get around the town. Besides prohibitive petrol costs, parking is a real problem. Also remember that most of the historic quarter is a pedestrian zone. Taxis are not easily available on the streets. If you need one you will have to get your hotel to call for one.