10 days in Austria: itinerary
A realistic 10-day route through Austria with sensible stop lengths, travel days and costs.
6 min read · Updated 2026-08-01
Vienna, Salzburg and the Salzkammergut by rail.
The route
- Days 1–3: Vienna
- Days 4–6: Salzburg
- Days 7–9: Salzkammergut & Hallstatt
Why this order works
It keeps transfers short and ends near a major airport. ÖBB runs a dense national rail network; Railjet links Vienna, Linz, Salzburg and Innsbruck
What it costs
At mid-range pace, an estimated $1,900 per person on the ground, excluding flights.
When to run it
Best months: May, June, July, September, December, February.
Recommended destinations
Where to go in Austria
Vienna
Imperial capital of museums, coffee houses, music and grand boulevards.
Explore Vienna
Salzburg
Baroque old town beneath a hilltop fortress, with the Alps starting at the edge of town.
Explore Salzburg
Innsbruck & Tyrol
Alpine city ringed by peaks, and the base for Tyrol's hiking and ski valleys.
Explore Innsbruck & Tyrol
Salzkammergut & Hallstatt
Lake district of swimmable water, steep shorelines and small heritage villages.
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