Getting around Austria
Europe
From Europe ✈️
Direct flight from Paris
Yes
Duration
2h direct to Vienna
Indicative round-trip price
60-200 EUR A/R
Book
1-3 months ahead
Recommended airlines
Local transport
Bus
The Postbus (ÖBB) serves valleys and villages not reached by train. FlixBus for long distances.
Train
ÖBB is very punctual and comfortable. Railjet Vienna-Salzburg in ~2h30 (departures every 30 min). Sparschiene from 9.90 EUR when booking early.
Taxi
Metered taxis. Uber and Bolt are available in Vienna. In the provinces, call by phone.
Metro
U-Bahn (metro), tram and bus in Vienna, a dense and efficient network. 24h ticket ~8 EUR.
Essential apps
Common routes and indicative prices
| From | To | Mode | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | Salzburg | Railjet (ÖBB) | 2h30 | 10-55 EUR |
| Salzburg | Innsbruck | ÖBB train | 1h50 | 15-40 EUR |
| Vienna | Hallstatt | Train + boat | 3h30 | 25-40 EUR |
| Vienna | Graz | Railjet (ÖBB) | 2h30 | 15-45 EUR |
Indicative prices for 2025-2026. Fares vary by season, demand and how far ahead you book.
Vehicle rental 🛵
Scooter / Motorbike
20-35 EUR / day
Category B licence
Car
35-60 EUR / day
French licence accepted
International permit : Not required (French license accepted)
Transport scams to know ⚠️
Overpriced fiakers
Vienna's tourist horse-drawn carriages charge 55-80 EUR a ride without a clearly displayed price.
Tip :Agree on the fare and duration before getting in.
Forgotten motorway vignette
Driving on the motorway without a vignette (Pickerl) means a 120 EUR on-the-spot fine.
Tip :Buy the digital vignette online or at a station before getting on the motorway.
Fake concert tickets
Vendors in Mozart costumes selling mediocre tickets at high prices.
Tip :Buy from the official box office or online.
Practical tips
- Book Sparschiene fares on oebb.at up to 6 months ahead for slashed prices.
- For getting around a single city over several days, the 24h/72h transit pass quickly pays for itself.
- By car, the (digital) motorway vignette is mandatory: buy it before driving.
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