"Arrived 22:15 on the Railjet from Vienna, chauffeur waiting at lift 4. Three suitcases, zero stress."
HBF → Hotel Bristol
Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
From your Railjet seat to your hotel door – no trolley-dragging over cobblestones.
Salzburg Hauptbahnhof sits 1.4 km from Mirabellplatz – 18 minutes on foot, 30 with trolleys over cobblestones. We collect you directly at lift 4 or platform level and deliver you personally to hotel or address.
Why anyone needs premium transport for 1.4 km
Because two trolleys, a cello case and a companion in heels add up to different maths than an unencumbered walk.
Salzburg Hauptbahnhof opened in 1860 and reopened in 2014 after a €250 million rebuild. It serves around 28,000 passengers daily, about 60% long-distance (Railjet Vienna–Munich, Railjet Vienna–Zurich, ICE Frankfurt–Vienna). In summer that swells to 35,000–40,000 during the Salzburg Festival – including musicians carrying instruments from 3 kg (flute) to 35 kg (tuba).
What you can't see on the route from platform to hotel doorway: two lifts, three escalators, an 80-metre bridge, a stair hall, a revolving door, and – if you arrived at platforms 5–9 – an extra 240-metre walk under the station roof to the forecourt. With two large bags, a cello, and a partner who's changing after a 6-hour train ride, that's a choreography that rarely runs smoothly.
Our service: your chauffeur meets you in person at lift 4 (or on request directly at the platform with a platform ticket), takes the main luggage, walks you 80 metres to the southern loading zone where our vehicle is parked. In 4 minutes you're out of the station and on Rainerstrasse heading for Mirabellplatz. During the festival we route to the shortest entrance for the Grosses Festspielhaus or Felsenreitschule, because Hofstallgasse jams reliably between 18:30 and 19:30.
Flat rates
Station transfer pricing
| Vehicle | Passengers | Flat rate from |
|---|---|---|
| E-Class · Station → old town | 1–3 | €25 flat |
| V-Class · Station → old town | 1–7 | €35 flat |
| E-Class · Station → Anif/Hellbrunn | 1–3 | €45 flat |
| V-Class · Festival evening (round-trip) | 1–7 | €95 Station + hotel + festspielhaus + hotel |
Flat rate includes platform ticket (€2.50/person), parking, luggage assistance incl. all taxes. For Festival evenings 19:00–23:00 we recommend booking 5 days ahead.
From the festival specialist
"During the festival, between 18:30 and 19:30, we move more violin cases than suitcases."
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Nina W.
Festival dispatch · since 2015
The Salzburg Festival runs officially mid-July to end of August, but our festival season starts with the Whitsun Festival in late May and runs through to the overture concerts in early June. During this window, musicians from the Vienna Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic and international soloists arrive at Hauptbahnhof daily – mostly on a Railjet from Vienna-Meidling.
Three things I tell festival guests in particular: First, if you have a concert that night, book a round-trip transfer – it's hard to find a taxi at the Festspielhaus after 22:30. Second, tell us the venue in advance – we know the right entrances (Felsenreitschule entrance 4, Grosses Festspielhaus entrance 2). Third, for cellists and bassists, the V-Class is the only vehicle where the instrument fits diagonally without touching the neck.
Our best festival service moment came in 2024: the Vienna Philharmonic had 38 musicians on one Railjet, all with instruments. We coordinated six V-Class in convoy from the station to the venue in 11 minutes. The conductor sent us a bottle of whisky afterwards.
Station guests
Reviews around Hauptbahnhof
"Festival concert at the Grosses Festspielhaus. Round-trip transfer saved 90 minutes. We were in bed earlier than we'd ever expected."
Hotel → festival hall → hotel
"Violinist on a summer tour, Nina knew the right car for my violin case."
HBF → Hotel Sacher
Station FAQ
Common questions on Hauptbahnhof
Can't find your answer? Message us on WhatsApp – we typically reply within minutes.
WhatsAppWhere exactly do we meet at the station?+
Standard: lift 4 in the main concourse (south side, next to the ÖBB travel centre). Platform pickup on request – we buy a platform ticket in advance.
Do you track my train?+
Yes, we use the ÖBB live API. On delay, your pickup shifts automatically – free up to 60 minutes, then €0.40/minute.
Can you transport instruments safely?+
Specialised. Violin, viola, flute: E-Class or V-Class. Cello, double bass, trombone, tuba: V-Class. We pad with blankets and use strap fixings. Insurance up to €25,000 per instrument.
Do you offer festival round-trip?+
Yes, very popular: hotel pickup 18:30, drop-off festival hall 19:00, standby during the performance, pickup after, hotel drop-off. Flat rate from €95 in V-Class.
What about night trains?+
Salzburg Hauptbahnhof serves ÖBB Nightjet (Vienna–Hamburg, Vienna–Zurich, Vienna–Brussels) and EuroNight. We're available 24/7, with a +15% night surcharge 22:00–06:00.
Can we continue from station to airport?+
Yes – popular for guests from Vienna who don't take the Salzburg-Vienna direct flight. Station → Salzburg Airport: 8 min, €35 E-Class. Station → MUC: 1h 50, €240. Station → VIE: 3h 15, €600.
Are dogs allowed in the vehicle?+
Small and medium dogs free with a blanket. Large breeds €15 cleaning fee. V-Class has dog-friendly washable upholstery.
How quickly do we reach the hotel from the station?+
Old-town hotels (Sacher, Goldener Hirsch, Stein): 7–9 minutes. Suburbs (Anif, Aigen, Wals): 12–18 minutes. We reserve a drop-off zone for you.
Can I jump in at the station without reservation?+
Not recommended – our vehicles are dispatched, not cruising at the rank. WhatsApp pre-booking takes 60 seconds.
What's the flat rate for Festival pre-/post-events?+
Festival hall round-trip €95, Hangar-7 dinner round-trip €110, Schloss-Leopoldskron dinner €120. Silent standby during the performance included.
Hauptbahnhof Transfer