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Munich/Salzburg
Posted on 12/7/19 at 8:48 am
Posted on 12/7/19 at 8:48 am
Driving from Munich to Salzburg, how hard is it to cross border there and back? ie how long does it take? Is it worth the hassle?
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Posted on 12/7/19 at 8:58 am to mdw1969
I have not made this border crossing by car. By train, it was seamless leaving Germany. Leaving Austria, a train employee verified passports at boarding. This was a few years ago at the height of the migrant crisis.
Posted on 12/7/19 at 9:22 am to mdw1969
Not hard at all. Shengen makes it easy. I can’t recall but there may have been a toll
Posted on 12/7/19 at 12:37 pm to mdw1969
You need a special pass for the tolls when you pickup your rental car. Other than that, it is easy. We had no issues at all last year.
Posted on 12/7/19 at 4:42 pm to jsquardjj
Thanks for the info... 
Posted on 12/7/19 at 11:38 pm to mdw1969
Is it worth the hassle? Yes. It is not that big of a hassle. I have to say that I made that trip on a tour bus so I can't comment on the details of driving a car, but I did not notice any problems at the boarder. And Salzburg is well worth visiting. I suggest that you then continue on to Vienna. You can get off the highway at Melk and drive the rest of the way through the Vaccau Valley wine country on the road that runs along the bank of the beautiful blue Danube (which is actually a greyish green). The scenery is beautiful and that is the next best thing to a Danube cruise. Don't worry about the boarder crossing.
Posted on 12/8/19 at 5:33 am to geauxpurple
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And Salzburg is well worth visiting.
Been ages since we've been there. Probably going next December. What did you like about it?
Posted on 12/8/19 at 6:38 am to geauxpurple
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I suggest that you then continue on to Vienna.
Just be aware that Salz to Vienna is another 300 miles.
Posted on 12/8/19 at 8:16 am to hungryone
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Just be aware that Salz to Vienna is another 300 miles.
Salzburg to Vienna is less than 200 miles and can be made in about 3 hours.
Before crossing the Austrian border, you will need to purchase a vignette a attach it to the windshield as shown on the back. You can get the vignette at any gas station heading toward Salzburg. You can exit at the border and get a vignette before entering Austria. see link below for more info
https://www.asfinag.at/toll/vignette/
Where do you plan to park the car while visiting Salzburg?
view of HohenSalzburg Fortress from Mirabell Gardens
This post was edited on 12/8/19 at 8:29 am
Posted on 12/8/19 at 9:17 am to 2 Jugs
Crossing the border in a car is like crossing a state line in the USA. There’s a sign, sometimes an old border station, and that’s it. You cruise on through. There’s usually a welcome center on the big interstates.
The pass you need is only for the interstate I believe. I went twice before knowing I needed it, and was never stopped or ticketed. Not saying not to get it, definitely get it. Just saying if you don’t have it right away they aren’t going to throw you in a Soviet prison or anything.
If you have a couple hours, the Herrenchiemsee Castle is a great day trip. Like 5 minutes off the interstate but you have to take a boat to it so it takes awhile.
The pass you need is only for the interstate I believe. I went twice before knowing I needed it, and was never stopped or ticketed. Not saying not to get it, definitely get it. Just saying if you don’t have it right away they aren’t going to throw you in a Soviet prison or anything.
If you have a couple hours, the Herrenchiemsee Castle is a great day trip. Like 5 minutes off the interstate but you have to take a boat to it so it takes awhile.
Posted on 12/8/19 at 10:11 am to mdw1969
If you’re a beer drinker, the Augustiner beer garden/brewery is very cool.
Posted on 12/8/19 at 10:23 am to baldona
To clarify on my previous post.
The vignette is needed for all main roads that start with an "A" or "S". If you venture onto any of these roads and do not have a vignette properly displayed, you will either get stopped and made to pay a fine or you will receive a fine in the mail. Once a week there is someone on TripAdvisor complaining about getting a fine because either they didn't know about the vignette or didn't have it displayed properly. Some are complaining about being pulled over are forced to pay a fine on the spot. If you cross the border without a vignette into Austria on A8 going to Salzburg, you will get a fine.
In the link I provided above, there is a pdf in the "General Information" section that shows all roads that require a vignette and also roads that have additional tolls on them.
You will also need an International Driver's Permit(IDP) to drive in Austria. You can get one at any AAA office.
I am not sure about the A8 leaving Austria but on A12 crossing at Kufstein, Germany has guards at the border. They are not stopping everyone. The traffic is slow through that area but I have never been stopped in 4 trips since the guards have been there.
The vignette is needed for all main roads that start with an "A" or "S". If you venture onto any of these roads and do not have a vignette properly displayed, you will either get stopped and made to pay a fine or you will receive a fine in the mail. Once a week there is someone on TripAdvisor complaining about getting a fine because either they didn't know about the vignette or didn't have it displayed properly. Some are complaining about being pulled over are forced to pay a fine on the spot. If you cross the border without a vignette into Austria on A8 going to Salzburg, you will get a fine.
In the link I provided above, there is a pdf in the "General Information" section that shows all roads that require a vignette and also roads that have additional tolls on them.
You will also need an International Driver's Permit(IDP) to drive in Austria. You can get one at any AAA office.
I am not sure about the A8 leaving Austria but on A12 crossing at Kufstein, Germany has guards at the border. They are not stopping everyone. The traffic is slow through that area but I have never been stopped in 4 trips since the guards have been there.
Posted on 12/8/19 at 12:08 pm to 2 Jugs
Thank you all for the info. As for as parking, idk, looking to spend 1 night there... Am looking at doing a few towns/cities in Bavaria...Regensburg, then Salzburg, back to Lake Chiemsee and last few days in Munich. 7 nights total.
Posted on 12/8/19 at 1:08 pm to 2 Jugs
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Salzburg to Vienna is less than 200 miles and can be made in about 3 hours.
Yes, I typed miles when I meant kilometers. But if the origin is Munich, there are plenty of interesting destinations in southern Bavaria to explore by car without going all the way to Vienna. Also, Innsbruck is a bit closer and worth a visit.
This post was edited on 12/8/19 at 1:09 pm
Posted on 12/8/19 at 2:26 pm to hungryone
It’s been years but Salzburg has that big parking garage inside the hill under the castle, is that not still available? It was reasonable parking rate and very central.
Posted on 12/8/19 at 6:18 pm to mdw1969
I don't think you need to spend a night in Salzburg. It can be easily visited from any surrounding village as a day trip. I have visited 8 times and never slept in Salzburg. It is a really nice town that has a lot of history.
Depends on the time of year but you could also visit Berchtesgaden and Konigsee, Germany. I also would not pass up the opportunity to drive in the Alps.
If you do spend a night, ask your hotel if they have parking and if not, where can you park your car for the night. There are several Park & Ride car parks and a large underground garage under Monchsberg near the old town.
Depends on the time of year but you could also visit Berchtesgaden and Konigsee, Germany. I also would not pass up the opportunity to drive in the Alps.
If you do spend a night, ask your hotel if they have parking and if not, where can you park your car for the night. There are several Park & Ride car parks and a large underground garage under Monchsberg near the old town.
This post was edited on 12/8/19 at 6:23 pm
Posted on 12/9/19 at 10:34 am to 2 Jugs
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I don't think you need to spend a night in Salzburg. It can be easily visited from any surrounding village as a day trip. I have visited 8 times and never slept in Salzburg. It is a really nice town that has a lot of history.
While true, he is coming from Munich so it makes sense to stay the night there IMO. I highly recommend the Sound of Music bike tour OP if you are remotely interested. Not that I care THAT much about the movie, but its a nice way to see the city and something different. You cover quite a bit of ground in a short amount of time.
Definitely agree with the above to dedicate some time to the Alps, doesn't have to be anywhere even well known. Its just beautiful scenery and very relaxing.
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