Across the border for a day
The best Munich day trip to Salzburg
The original Sound of Music tour, a Mozart concert at Mirabell Palace, a fortress concert with dinner, an amphibious splash tour and a half-day to Hallstatt. Here is how to fit them into one day, with honest advice on getting there from Munich, the costs on top, and whether one day is enough.
See our 5 picks
Yes, Salzburg is an easy day trip from Munich: the fastest train takes 1 hour 43 minutes, with about 49 connections a day.
A Bayern-Ticket covers the regional trains there and back: €34 for one person, €10 for each extra person up to five, from 9:00. Once there, the Original Sound of Music Tour is the classic: 4 hours, from €75.
Our 5 picks for a Salzburg day trip
All five start in Salzburg, so you take the train from Munich first. Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 28 October 2026.
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from €75 per person Our top pick 4 hours 4.8 (6,335) reviews on GetYourGuide
The Original Sound of Music Tour
A 4-hour bus tour to filming locations of "The Sound of Music", with songs from the film on the way. Entry to the sites and tips are extra.
Best for Film fans and first-timers
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from €39 per person 1 h 30 min 4.8 (4,363) reviews on GetYourGuide
Mozart concert at Mirabell Palace
A 1.5-hour chamber concert in the Marble Hall of Mirabell Palace, sold as the official ticket. Swap your voucher for a ticket at the box office.
Best for Music lovers
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from €85 per person 5 h 30 min 4.7 (4,243) reviews on GetYourGuide
Half-day tour to Hallstatt from Salzburg
A 5.5-hour bus trip with 2.5 hours on your own in Hallstatt. There is no time for the salt mine. Added to the trains, it makes a very long day from Munich.
Best for Lake views, on a long day
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from €84 per person 3 h 30 min 4.5 (1,993) reviews on GetYourGuide
Fortress concert with dinner
A 3.5-hour evening with the funicular up to Hohensalzburg Fortress, a 3-course dinner and a Mozart concert. The dress code is smart casual. Check the last train home first.
Best for An evening out
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from €42 per person 1 h 30 min 4.7 (1,621) reviews on GetYourGuide
Amphibious splash tour
A 1.5-hour ride on a vehicle that drives through Salzburg and then floats on the Salzach river.
Best for Families
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Salzburg tours compared
| Tour | From | Duration | What costs extra | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Original Sound of Music Tour | €75 per person | 4 hours | Site entries, tips | Film fans and first-timers | The classic Salzburg tour: 4.8 from 6,335 reviews. |
| Mozart concert at Mirabell Palace | €39 per person | 1 h 30 min | Drinks | Music lovers | The cheapest pick, from €39, rated 4.8 from 4,363 reviews. |
| Half-day tour to Hallstatt from Salzburg | €85 per person | 5 h 30 min | Entry fees | Lake views, on a long day | The way to see Hallstatt on the same day, rated 4.6 from 4,243 reviews. |
| Fortress concert with dinner | €84 per person | 3 h 30 min | Drinks (unless VIP option) | An evening out | Dinner, the funicular and the concert in one ticket. Rated 4.5 from 1,993 reviews. |
| Amphibious splash tour | €42 per person | 1 h 30 min | Food and drinks | Families | A short 1.5-hour ride on land and water, rated 4.7 from 1,621 reviews. |
The Original Sound of Music Tour
€75 per person4 hours 4.8 (6,335)
Details
- What costs extra
- Site entries, tips
- Who it suits
- Film fans and first-timers
- Why we picked it
- The classic Salzburg tour: 4.8 from 6,335 reviews.
Mozart concert at Mirabell Palace
€39 per person1 h 30 min 4.8 (4,363)
Details
- What costs extra
- Drinks
- Who it suits
- Music lovers
- Why we picked it
- The cheapest pick, from €39, rated 4.8 from 4,363 reviews.
Half-day tour to Hallstatt from Salzburg
€85 per person5 h 30 min 4.7 (4,243)
Details
- What costs extra
- Entry fees
- Who it suits
- Lake views, on a long day
- Why we picked it
- The way to see Hallstatt on the same day, rated 4.6 from 4,243 reviews.
€84 per person3 h 30 min 4.5 (1,993)
Details
- What costs extra
- Drinks (unless VIP option)
- Who it suits
- An evening out
- Why we picked it
- Dinner, the funicular and the concert in one ticket. Rated 4.5 from 1,993 reviews.
€42 per person1 h 30 min 4.7 (1,621)
Details
- What costs extra
- Food and drinks
- Who it suits
- Families
- Why we picked it
- A short 1.5-hour ride on land and water, rated 4.7 from 1,621 reviews.
- None of the 5 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- All 5 offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 28 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Munich to Salzburg by train: how long it takes
- 1 h 43 min
- fastest train
- €34
- Bayern-Ticket, 1 person
The fastest train from Munich to Salzburg takes 1 hour 43 minutes. The Railjet takes 1 hour 54 minutes.
There are about 49 connections a day, up to 42 of them direct. Times change at weekends and on holidays.
The BRB regional train RE 5 also runs from Munich via Rosenheim to Salzburg. Its timetable changes from 28 October to 1 November 2026.
The Bayern-Ticket is valid all the way to Salzburg, from 9:00 until 3:00 the next morning. It is not valid on ICE or IC trains.
Our guide to the Munich train to Salzburg has the details. For tickets in the city, see our guide to Munich public transport.
The best way to get from Munich to Salzburg: train, car or tour
The train is the best way for most visitors. It is quick, it runs often, and one day ticket covers a small group.
A car lets you add the lakes on the way. None of our picks includes the ride from Munich, so the tours are what you do once there.
Weighing Salzburg against other trips? See our day trips from Munich.
If you'd rather drive and add the lakes on the way, compare rental cars.
Sound of Music tours from Munich: the tour starts in Salzburg
The Sound of Music tour starts in Salzburg, so take the train first. The Original Sound of Music Tour takes 4 hours, from €75.
Mirabell Garden is a filming location, at the Pegasus fountain. Entry is free, and it opens daily from about 6:00 until dusk.
Salzburg's tourism office also lists the Felsenreitschule and Leopoldskron Palace among the film's locations.
A sample day
Take a morning train from Munich and join the 4-hour tour. Then walk the old town and Mirabell Garden, and take the train back.
Munich–Salzburg tours: what each one includes
Each tour covers one part of the day, from €39 to €85.
- Sound of Music tour: guide and bus between stops; site entries extra.
- Mirabell concert: a seat in the booked category; swap the voucher at the box office.
- Hallstatt half-day: bus and guide, 2.5 hours free time; entry fees extra.
- Fortress concert: funicular, dinner and concert.
- Splash tour: a 1.5-hour ride on land and water.
Tips for a Salzburg day trip
Check the last train
Before an evening concert, check the train home. The Bayern-Ticket is valid until 3:00 the next morning.
Bring the concert voucher
For the Mirabell concert, swap your voucher for a ticket at the box office in front of the Marble Hall.
If your plans change
All five picks show free cancellation on GetYourGuide. Read each tour's own terms before you book.
Leave room in the day
Hallstatt adds 5.5 hours. Pair it with the train only if you start early.
Salzburg day trip: questions and answers
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