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The 15 Best Salzburg Day Trips from Vienna

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Mozart’s birthplace, a fortress on the hill and the meadows the Sound of Music made famous, all doable between two train times. These are the best Salzburg day trips from Vienna: which take the fast rail and which the scenic coach through the lakes, what each includes, and how much of the old town you get before the ride home.

Day trips from Vienna: Hallstatt & Salzburg Guided Tour

Day trips from Vienna: Hallstatt & Salzburg Guided Tour - The Coach Ride Isn’t a Waste: Gmunden Stops for Views and Reset Time

1.Day trips from Vienna: Hallstatt & Salzburg Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,202 reviews · 13 hours · from $124Our pick

A guided Vienna day trip to Hallstatt and Salzburg with scenic Alpine drive, walking tours, and optional pickup and photo package.

“We had a great day with Rina and Elliott were amazing! Very informative and happy to answer any questions along the way. They were lovely people who made us feel informed the entire time! The bus was comfortable and easy with bathroom breaks along the way.”

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Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip

Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip - Wachau Valley and Melk Abbey: why this Danube stop matters

2.Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,150 reviews · 13 hours · from $129

Vienna day trip to Melk, Hallstatt, Salzburg and the Wachau Valley with guided stops, viewpoint breaks, and comfy air-conditioned transport.

“Sabrina, our guide, provided an excellent historical overview of the places we visited and was incredibly patient throughout the journey. She also ensured that every passenger was accounted for before we set off. A huge thank you to the driver, Dorgu, for ensuring our entire journey was safe and comfortable.”

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Salzburg Day Trip from Vienna

Salzburg Day Trip from Vienna - Salzkammergut Coach Ride: The Scenic Bonus You Should Actually Enjoy

3.Salzburg Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 738 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $172

Day trip from Vienna to Mozart’s Salzburg with an Old Town walking tour, Sound of Music film stops, and round-trip coach.

“I selected an English speaking tour but it seems that Viator is now combing English and Spanish speaking together. This should be communicated when booking. They should also let you know how long the bus ride will be. I may not have taken the tour if known it was 4 hours there and back. And in MY opinion, the tour guide talked on and on and on.”

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From Vienna: Guided Day Trip to Salzburg

From Vienna: Guided Day Trip to Salzburg - Salzkammergut scenery and the Mondsee photo stop

4.From Vienna: Guided Day Trip to Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 646 reviews · 13 hours · from $163

Vienna to Salzburg day trip by modern coach: Salzkammergut lakes, UNESCO Old Town walk, Mozart spots, Sound of Music sights, fortress views.

“Bus journey was very comfortable and a good amount of stops at nice wee cafes. The tour guide was informative and friendly, he talked a good amount letting us view the scenery without constant chatter but giving us excellent information. Walking tour of Saltzburg was great and you get a decent amount of time to wonder and take in the sights yourself. Would recommend.”

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Private Day Tour Trip Salzburg Hallstatt and Melk from Vienna

Private Day Tour Trip Salzburg Hallstatt and Melk from Vienna - Melk Abbey: baroque views and your one-hour window

5.Private Day Tour Trip Salzburg Hallstatt and Melk from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 388 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $930Top rated

Private Vienna day trip to Melk Abbey, Hallstatt, Lake Wolfgang views, and Salzburg Old Town, with hotel pickup and free time.

“Our day trip to Hallstatt from Vienna was truly memorable. The journey itself was incredibly scenic, and our guide, Davor, was exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful throughout. Hallstatt was absolutely stunning, and the Christmas market in Salzburg added a warm and festive touch to the experience. Highly recommended!”

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Salzburg and Lake Region Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

Salzburg and Lake Region Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna - Getting to Salzburg Starts in Vienna: Meeting Point, Taxi Receipt, and an Early Start

6.Salzburg and Lake Region Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $227

Small-group Salzburg and Lake Region day trip from Vienna with lake views, Sound of Music stops, and a guided UNESCO Old Town walk.

“Great walking tour of Salzburg. What a beautiful city full of history which also was the setting for the Sound of Music. We were walked throughout much of the city and highlights were all pointed out along the way. There were some stops along the way in the lakes region…… though lovely, I could have done without as it was a rainy day”

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Private Day Tour of Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna

Private Day Tour of Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna - Melk Abbey on the Danube: a UNESCO moment before the lakes

7.Private Day Tour of Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $919

Private day trip from Vienna to Hallstatt and Salzburg with door-to-door pickup, air-conditioned van, onboard Wi-Fi, and panoramic viewpoints.

“A lot of patience, good English. Really great communicating with the guide. Helpfull and good at giving advice. Knows a lot about the places and the locals. Would really recommend this tour guide and tour”

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Salzburg: Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

Salzburg: Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna - Attersee and St. Gilgen: the Sound of Music connection you can actually see

8.Salzburg: Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 220 reviews · 12 hours · from $221

Small-group Salzburg day trip from Vienna with lake country stops, Mirabell and Mozart highlights, plus free time to explore on your own.

“Wonderful trip to Salzburg, Robert was a great guide. Very informative and had lots of time to explore independently. Would highly recommend.”

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Vienna: Melk, Hallstatt, Salzburg and Mountains Lakes Tour

Vienna: Melk, Hallstatt, Salzburg and Mountains Lakes Tour - Wachau Valley and Melk Abbey: Danube monastery views in a short stop

9.Melk, Hallstatt, Salzburg and Mountains Lakes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 188 reviews · 13 hours · from $126

Vienna full-day tour to Melk Abbey, Hallstatt, and Salzburg with an air-conditioned coach, expert guide, and time to explore each town.

“Such a lovely day! Olga was a great tour guide, the transport was comfy, the journey was paced well with a mix of interesting info, relaxing music, lovely views and great stops! The abbey was a nice quick stop, Hallstatt was amazing and driving through the alps and lakes was beautiful too! We had a 45minute tour with a guide in Salzberg then the rest of the time exploring ourselves too… great place. The journey home is long, but was so comfy, relaxing and quiet, went quicker than expected! Would highly recommend.”

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From Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip

From Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip - Stop 1: Lower Austria on the highway—facts and customs while you roll

10.From Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $167

Vienna to Hallstatt, Salzburg, and Melk in one day. Fast, scenic, and guide-led, with limited time where planning matters.

“The tour has a very rigid schedule, but it worked well for me. I almost wish there was more time in Salzburg because it is such a large city, but Hallstatt was gorgeous as well. Easy way to see the three cities. Just be aware that it is pretty fast paced and you may not be able to have time to sit down and eat in a restaurant.”

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Full Day Tour from Vienna to Wachau, Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg

Full Day Tour from Vienna to Wachau, Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg - Pickup in Vienna: convenient, but confirm aggressively

11.Full Day Tour from Vienna to Wachau, Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 151 reviews · from $44Best value

Full-day Vienna tour to Dürnstein, Melk Abbey, Hallstatt and Salzburg with pickup, walking stops, Mozart Kugeln and views.

“Tour operator did not show up. The phone number on the virtual “ticket” was out of order. I tried texting the tour operator through the. Viator app… and those went unanswered. So, my only free day in Vienna was ruined by the lack of service by this operator. Yes, of course Read more”

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Salzburg Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

Salzburg: Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna - Attersee and St. Gilgen: the Sound of Music connection you can actually see

12.Salzburg Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $229

Vienna to Salzburg in a small group of 8. Sound of Music sites, Mozart stops, Lake Wolfgang photos, and a guided walk with free time.

“First of all, Peter was an excellent tour guide - kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable and a sense of humor. The number of stops was appropriate and nicely broke up the drive to Salzburg. The car was comfortable and the free water bottles were very welcome.”

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Salzburg: Photography Tour with a Professional Photographer

Salzburg: Photography Tour with a Professional Photographer - Starting at Griesgasse 19 and Getting Your Bearings Fast

Sound of Movies: Musical Tour to Salzburg from Vienna

Sound of Movies: Musical Tour to Salzburg from Vienna - Stop 1: Strengberg coffee break on the highway (and why you should use it)

14.Sound of Movies: Musical Tour to Salzburg from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 81 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $155

A full-day Sound of Movies trip from Vienna to Salzburg with film-location stops, photo breaks, and a guided walk through Trapp-and-Mozart sights.

“Even we visited all of the places as it was indicated, and overall the attraction was fabulous! However, I the guide’s english was not great (hard to understand) and we stopped for a while because the driver had to pay a fine not worth the wait. We got back really late at 9:34pm to vienna state opera, we were worried about our own safety (being two small girls) on getting back to hotel thatt late (not recommend to take taxi in an new place if you are girls only-where the guide recommend to take taxi because is quicker)!”

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Bratislava: Melk, Hallstatt, and Salzburg Private Tour

Bratislava: Melk, Hallstatt, and Salzburg Private Tour - Driving through Austria’s small-town scenes (and why it’s not wasted time)

15.Bratislava: Melk, Hallstatt, and Salzburg Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 67 reviews · 12 hours · from $1,119

Private day trip from Bratislava to Melk, Hallstatt, and Salzburg with Danube views, Hallstatt salt caves, Mozart, and Sound of Music stops.

“We LOVED our tour! I wish I had done more research on things to do in each location. Bran, our driver, was a sweet young man who we really got know during the travel times between activities. He gave us a list of the most popular things to do in each location with the time allotted for each. Melk Abbey was the first and the absolute best location for our interests. (Hubby is a book fanatic!) Hallstatt was lovely, and we had time to eat, take photos and shop. By the time we got to Salzburg, we were able to pick and choose what was of interest to us. The…”

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