Salzburg Airport W. A. Mozart (SZG) to Salzburg
Trolleybus line 10 runs from the airport to the old town in about 20 minutes, and line 2 goes to the main railway station. A taxi takes 10–15 minutes and costs about €20–25.
Best for most people: Bus. The trolleybuses are cheap, frequent and stop right outside the terminal.
All the options
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus Trolleybus (Obus) line 10 towards the old town (Hanuschplatz area) or line 2 to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof | about 20–25 min | every 10–20 min | about €2–3 from the ticket machine, more if bought from the driver | about 05:30–23:00; check last departures | Machines at the stop sell single and day tickets; the Salzburg Card includes city buses. |
| taxi Taxi rank outside Arrivals | about 10–15 min | about €20–25 to the old town | 24 h | Cars inside the pedestrian old town are limited, so you may be dropped at its edge. | |
| ride-hailing Uber operates in Salzburg | about 10–15 min | similar to taxis | Availability can be limited early or late. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Other airports
- Munich Airport (MUC), about 2 hours away by train or bus, has many more international flights
Tips
- The airport is tiny and close to town, so arrival is quick and simple.
- Buy tickets at the machine before boarding; buying from the driver costs more.
- If you fly into Munich, direct trains and coach services link it with Salzburg.
- Winter charter flights bring ski traffic at weekends, so expect queues on Saturdays in season.
Common questions
How do I get from Salzburg airport to the old town?
Take trolleybus line 10 from the stop outside the terminal; it reaches the old town area in about 20–25 minutes. Line 2 goes to the main railway station. Buy a ticket from the machine at the stop for about €2–3. A taxi takes about 10–15 minutes and costs around €20–25.
How much is a taxi from Salzburg airport?
A taxi to the old town or a central hotel usually costs about €20–25 and takes about 10–15 minutes. Taxis wait at the rank outside Arrivals. Because much of the old town is pedestrianised, the driver may drop you at the nearest street access point rather than at your door.
Do buses run late at night?
City trolleybuses from the airport generally run until around 23:00, so late arrivals may miss the last bus. Check the timetable at the stop or on the Salzburg Verkehr website. After that, a taxi from the rank outside Arrivals is the easiest choice; the ride is short.
Is it easier to fly into Munich?
Munich has far more flights, and Salzburg is about two hours away by direct train or coach. Flying into Salzburg itself is quicker if a convenient flight exists, since the airport is only a few kilometres from town. Compare the total journey time and cost, including the transfer from Munich.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.