Cities Near Salzburg
Cities near Salzburg, Austria: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Hallstatt, Hallein, Berchtesgaden. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Salzburg, Austria is Hallstatt, about 33 mi (52 km) away — roughly 58 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HallstattThe iconic lakeside village | 33 mi / 52 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| HalleinSalt mines and an old town | 8 mi / 14 km | 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| BerchtesgadenAlpine lake and the Eagle's Nest | 12 mi / 19 km | 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bad IschlImperial spa town | 28 mi / 44 km | 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Rosenheim | 43 mi / 69 km | 1 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Passau | 56 mi / 90 km | 1 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Landshut | 65 mi / 104 km | 1 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Linz | 67 mi / 108 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bogenhausen | 70 mi / 113 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Innsbruck | 85 mi / 137 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Salzburg
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Hallstatt, Hallein, Berchtesgaden, Bad Ischl, Rosenheim. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Salzburg include Hallstatt, Hallein, Berchtesgaden, Bad Ischl, Rosenheim. The closest is Hallstatt, about 33 miles (52 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.