From Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Altstadt the trip by public transport takes about 13 min, on line 6, 3, 5, with no transfers, plus about 4 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 6 towards Salzburg Ludwig-Schmederer-Platz: board at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, alight at Salzburg Rathaus — 5 stops, 10 min ride.
- Line 3 towards Salzburg-Süd S-Bahn: board at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, alight at Salzburg Rathaus — 5 stops, 10 min ride.
- Line 5 towards Grödig Untersbergbahn: board at Salzburg Engelbert-Weiß-Weg, alight at Salzburg Rathaus — 6 stops, 10 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
The main railway station and the central stop for trolleybuses and regional buses.
Altstadt
The baroque old town below the fortress, with the cathedral and Getreidegasse.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Altstadt?
A typical trip takes about 13 minutes, of which roughly 4 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Altstadt?
There is a direct connection — line 6, 3, 5, no transfers.
From Salzburg Hauptbahnhof onward
