Scenic view of Hallstatt - destination for private car transfer from Vienna

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Private car transfer from Vienna to Hallstatt

Door-to-door
in 3 h 30 min

From €72
per seat

Comfortable
car

Cancel for free 24 hours before departure

Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2025

Excellent

Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Vienna.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 3 h 30 min.

Optional sight-seeing
Clean, comfortable car
Professional driver
Bottled water
Child seats
Prepared for handicapped
Smoke-free
Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Hallstatt.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

In total

289 km3 h 30 min

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Vienna to Hallstatt

How much is a ferry ticket in Hallstatt?

Once you get to the Hallstatt Bahnhof train station, you can catch a ferry to the opposite side of the lake to the beautiful old town center. The cost of this ferry ticket varies, but you can expect to pay about four euros for a one-way trip. Cash is best for buying a ticket onboard.

How far is the journey from Vienna to Hallstatt?

The distance between Vienna and Hallstatt is approximately 86 miles (138 km). Depending on how you choose to travel, it usually takes between two and three hours one way. Driving with a private car service is usually the fastest option if no sightseeing is done.

How much do train tickets cost from Vienna to Hallstatt?

The price of a train ticket from Vienna to Hallstatt will vary depending on your booking time and the class of ticket you purchase. Most travelers have found that visiting Hallstatt from Vienna costs between 20 and 55 euros, with tickets becoming more expensive closer to the departure date.

Is there a direct train from Vienna to Hallstatt City Center?

Unfortunately, if you plan to visit Hallstatt by train, you should know that direct train tickets for this route are limited, so many travel by car. In most cases, you will likely encounter at least one transfer, usually at the Attnang-Puchheim station, before you get to Hallstatt.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Hallstatt?

If you're on a budget, ride the bus. Ticket prices start at around 20 euros per one-way trip. If you want more comfort and less fuss, car travel with a private driver from Daytrip is the best option for door-to-door service.

What is the best way to travel from Vienna to Hallstatt?

Train and bus travel is scenic, but most prefer to book a private car transfer service like Daytrip. With Daytrip, you can stop and see places like the picturesque spa town of Bad Ischl, the quiet imperial town of Melk, and the imposing structure of Kreauzenstein. There's much to see and do!

Visit these sights on the way

Kreuzenstein

Until the Thirty Years War Kreuzenstein had never been conquered. It then fell into the hands of the Swedes, who, leaving with a bang, reduced much of it rubble. An Austrian phoenix of a castle.

Durnstein

This medieval town on the banks of the Danube is renowned for its historic charms and wine-growing tradition. Where Tradition Meets Elegance

Melk

Located on a small arm of Strauss' 'Beautiful Blue Danube', this quiet town still retains an imperial air. Abbey town on the Danube

Mauthausen

A forced labour camp for intellectuals, artists, aristocrats and political enemies of the Nazi Regime, Mauthausen is the Concentration Camp you won't have read about in history books. Austria's Secret Nazi Death Camp

Bad Ischl

The picturesque spa town of Bad Ischl was the summer residence of Emperor Franz Josef, whose actions led to the start of the First World War. A town fit for an emperor

Why people love Daytrip

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2,268 travelers took this route with us

Feb 27, 2026

Amazing driver experience

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Feb 19, 2026

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“So, so happy I stumbled upon this website to book two private transports while visiting Lima, Peru. They were both one-way trips approximately 3 hours in length. Great communication as soon as everything was booked via email and I then downloaded their app. I had a few issues with the app and the customer service was awesome trying to assist me in getting it corrected. Honestly impressive customer service which gave you a positive feeling that you made the right choice. Both drivers were right on time - No issues whatsoever! Can't say enough about the service and ease of everything when travelling so far away. Great job to the daytrip team! Would strongly recommend.”

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Feb 10, 2026

Touring through Tuscany

“We had the same driver for our 2 day trip in tuscany. I was able to develop my own itinerary so I could go where we wanted and see the things we wanted. Marco was fantastic!! He opened doors for us and made sure my mother was able to get in and out of the car easily. He had water in the car for us. He was early picking us up both days and brought us as close to the towns as he could. He told us which way to go to enter the cities and then sent me his location so we knew how to get back to him after traveling the streets. Im so happy I decided to get a driver to take us through Tuscany. It took all the worry and anxiety of driving through this region I had never been to and didnt know where to park. Money well spent!”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Melissa F

Oct 2, 2025

Great transfer option.

“I used this service for a transfer from Split in Croatia to Perast Montenegro. My experience was exceptional. My driver Bojan was helpful, informative and ensured my journey was comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend the service.”

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Sep 20, 2025

It was a fantastic trip.

“We were extremely satisfied with the quality of service we received from Day Trip. We had two Day Trip rides on August 31 from Athens to Lefkada and September 7 from Lefkada back to Athens. Both trips included stops at scenic sites in Greece. Both drivers were excellent and accommodating. However, we’d especially like to recognize Panos Peppas, who was our driver from Lefkada to Athens. Panos was incredibly nice & pleasant and delivered outstanding customer service, which included handling all of luggage, providing us with cold waters throughout the trip, providing us protein bars, providing us with printed materials on the Corinth Canal (one of scenic stops), looking up and providing us with terminal & gate info for our flight back home and providing us with a recipe for tzatziki.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Daydream20046758137

Sep 15, 2025

Best transport company anywhere

“We absolutely love this company and have used it many times over the years to get from A to B without the hassle of hiring a car ourselves. Excellent drivers every time. Efficient and professional. It’s worth every penny and we can honestly recommend Day Trip to everyone. It’s 5 star rating is well deserved.”

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Aug 20, 2025

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“We traveled from Nuremberg to Munich in a beautiful Audi. Driver picked us at our hotel at the exact time requested. Got us to Munich in plenty of time for our next tour. Driver made sure we were comfortable”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Steve N

Sep 26, 2019

Wonderful

“We booked a one - way trip from Passau, Germany to Prague, CR. Throughout the booking, Daytrip@daytrip.com was very communicate about our trip. When our ship arrived in Passau, we waited for our car and drive. Fifteen minutes before its arrival we realized that we had scheduled the wrong date. We telephoned Daytrip and explained our error. Daytrip arranged for another car and driver and within three hours, he had arrived. THAT is customer service. Our driver, Jici, was professional and provided us with all the comfort we expected. Thank you Daytrip.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Howard F

Dec 12, 2017

First class transfer

“This morning, 13th December 2017 we used Daytrip for our transfer from Vienna to Hallstatt. My chauffeur was Mr. Peter D. It took about 3 hours to get to Hallstatt. Mr. Peter D. arrived at our hotel in Vienna half an hour before our designated time. We knew it because He arrived right after we settled the hotel's bill. It was impressive because He's not letting the client to wait and even could depart early and the bonus was we could arrive early at Hallstatt. The transfer run smoothly and what we're really amazed was how he accompanied us until our hotel in Hallstatt which located in the center of the city, that made him to wait for our shuttle bus to depart, accompanied us until infront of the receptionist and took care of our luggage. He even paid for our shuttle bus. He's really a great and friendly chauffeur. He was trully an asset for the company. We felt like having a first class transfer. Oooo...last but not least...the car was so clean, nice, comfy and during our trip...the background music was baroque...our favorite. Overall...it was perfect in my opinion. Because actually I felt a little bit worry using a car for our transfer.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Pauline J

Jan 7, 2017

Private transfer Vienna to Hallstatt with Milo

“This is a fantastic company!! Milo was great! He was fun, informative, flexible and a real joy to be around. We didn't feel like hassling with the trains after a looooong transatlantic flight, plus we wanted to stop for some sightseeing in between destinations without lugging luggage around, so we called Daytrip! I wish there was a Daytrip in every location I travel. I would use them EVERYWHERE! Very happy customers!”

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Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm

Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, here are the answers.

Daytrip is a platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door, from one city to the next. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.

Yes! A return trip will take you back to your city of origin in the same size car in which you arrived. Return trips can be booked for the any day. You can also add customized sightseeing stops separately for each trip! Don’t worry if you don’t know your exact address at the time of booking - you’ll have the opportunity to update us closer to your travel date. Make sure to select “Return” when you start the booking process, then choose the dates and times of your departures.

For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.

Simply choose your origin and destination via our homepage and enter your departure date and time. Browse and add sightseeing stops along the way by following the booking instructions provided on-screen. Select “One Way” or “Return” to change the type of trip you need. It’s a simple, easy, and fun way to book your next adventure! And if you don’t see your desired route on our website, you can request a custom trip. You can even book without knowing your exact pick-up or drop-off address - we let you add these later!

Each passenger is allowed one large bag (29" x 21" x 11" / 74 x 53 x 28 cm) and one small bag (22" x 14" x 9" / 56 x 36 x 23 cm). Luxury sedans can only accommodate 2 large bags. We always send the vehicle that is the best fit for you and your luggage, so make sure to select the actual amount of luggage you are traveling with when booking. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, contact us.

Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.

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