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The 13 Best Day Trips from Salzburg

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Salzburg, Austria, led by Munich, Linz, Innsbruck. The closest is Rosenheim, about 1 hr 20 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Salzburg at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Munich116 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Linz108 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Innsbruck137 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Landshut104 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Rosenheim69 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Villach146 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Passau90 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Straubing125 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Freising117 km NW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Germering130 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Dachau130 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Steyr106 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Hötting139 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Salzburg

  1. 1

    Munich, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km west of Salzburg3 hr 40 min round trip

    What travelers see in Munich

    • Marienplatz - The heart of Munich, featuring the stunning Neues Rathaus and famous Glockenspiel, bustling with shops and cafes—a must-see for every visitor.
    • Viktualienmarkt - A vibrant food market in the center of Munich with fresh produce, local specialties, and traditional Bavarian delicacies—perfect for a delightful lunch.
    • English Garden - One of the largest urban parks in the world, this green oasis offers serene paths, beer gardens, and a picturesque lake—ideal for a relaxing day outdoors.

    Also nearby: Bogenhausen, Pasing.

    17 traveler itinerariesThings to do in Munich
  2. 2

    Linz, Austria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-east of Salzburg3 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Innsbruck, Austria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-west of Salzburg4 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Landshut, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-west of Salzburg3 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Rosenheim, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km west of Salzburg2 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Villach, Austria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-east of Salzburg4 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Passau, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north of Salzburg2 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Straubing, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km north of Salzburg3 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Freising, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-west of Salzburg3 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Germering, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km west of Salzburg4 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Dachau, Germany

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Salzburg4 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Steyr, Austria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km east of Salzburg3 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Hötting, Austria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south-west of Salzburg4 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Salzburg to Munich

A realistic pace for Munich, 116 km from Salzburg. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Salzburg
  2. 09:20Arrive in Munich (1 hr 50 min drive)
  3. 09:35Marienplatz
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Viktualienmarkt
  6. 14:35English Garden
  7. 16:05Head back to Salzburg
  8. 17:55Home in Salzburg

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Salzburg?
The best day trips from Salzburg are Munich, Linz, Innsbruck, Landshut, Rosenheim. The closest is Rosenheim, about 1 hr 20 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Salzburg?
Rosenheim is the closest, 69 km west of Salzburg, roughly 1 hr 20 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Salzburg for a day out?
Munich is the largest city in day-trip range, 116 km west of Salzburg and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Salzburg?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Villach at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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