Getting To Salzburg

Located near the border with Germany, Salzburg is accessible by air, road and rail. Most visitors fly into Salzburg Airport, but it is also possible to transfer from Munich, only 2 hours away by air.

Salzburg has an efficient local bus system and bus routes are shown on city and hotel maps. There is a good network of cycle paths in and around the city and the bike rental office at Salzburg's main train station is open from 07:00 to 24:00 daily, from April to September.

By car

If you're driving, you'll probably arrive on the Autobahn A8, coming west from Germany, which can be clogged by traffic jams on weekends, in late summer, at Easter and during the ski season. However, Salzburg can be reached by car from all directions, including the A1 from the east, connecting the city to Vienna, and the A10 from the south. Route 20 comes into Salzburg from points north and west, and route 159 serves towns and cities from the southeast.

Public parking lots, designated with a large P sign, are conveniently located throughout the city. If you're driving into Salzburg, leave your car on the left bank of the Salzach River. You'll find convenient underground parking lots like the one at Mnchsberg, from where it is an easy walk to the centre and Domplatz.

By rail

Direct ICE trains run from Munich in Germany every 30 minutes. The ride takes 90 minutes. Salzburg is also connected to the capital, Vienna, with frequent daily services taking around 3 hours. The Austrian railway system is modern, fast and reliable.

By bus

Travellers can get a direct shuttle bus from Munich International Airport to Salzburg. The city itself is served by an extensive network of public buses including a limited night service. The bus station is situated opposite the main railway station.

By air

Salzburg Airport is connected by regular services to all major European destinations. There are direct daily flights from London Stansted. The flight takes only 50 minutes.
The airport offers several restaurants and snack bars as well as shopping on Sundays.

Bus number 2 goes at regular intervals (every 10 minutes) between Salzburgs main railway station and Salzburg Airport. On Sundays and public holidays, buses run every 30 minutes and the journey time is about 20 minutes.

Taxis

There are several taxi companies serving the city. Taxi stands can be found in front of the main railway station and at numerous locations throughout the city. For a unique way of travelling around the city, hop on one of the horse-drawn cabs. The drivers will take you where you need to go as well as give you a bit of a history lesson along the way.