City, Austria
Getting around Salzburg
How to get around Salzburg
The old town is walkable; buses and trolleybuses cover the rest. S-Bahn trains reach Hallstatt and Bad Ischl region.
Ways to get around Salzburg
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Salzburg buses (Obus) | €2.40–2.80 single | Buy in the Salzburg Verkehr app or at stops |
| Salzburg Card | €32–50 for 24–72 h | Includes transport and most sights |
| ÖBB trains | Varies | Vienna in 2.5 hr, Munich in 1.5 hr |
Taxis in Salzburg
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Taxis are metered; book by phone or at the station rank. Public transport and walking cover most trips.
Arriving in Salzburg
Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG)
Bus 2 to Hauptbahnhof in about 20 min, around €3; taxi €20–30.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU visitors should carry an IDP with their licence; motorways and expressways need a vignette.
- Onward travel in Austria: ÖBB Railjets link Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Graz, with WESTbahn competing on Vienna–Salzburg. The KlimaTicket (€1,400 a year) covers all public transport nationwide.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Salzburg?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Taxis are metered; book by phone or at the station rank. Public transport and walking cover most trips.
What's the best way to get around Salzburg?
The old town is walkable; buses and trolleybuses cover the rest. S-Bahn trains reach Hallstatt and Bad Ischl region.
How do I get from the airport to Salzburg?
Bus 2 to Hauptbahnhof in about 20 min, around €3; taxi €20–30.
Is Salzburg walkable?
Very walkable.
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