Best way to travel from Vienna to Salzburg to Munich to Venice and back to Vienna, by car or train? [closed]

I've planned a trip to go from Vienna to Salzburg to Munich to Venice. So I'm basically going through 3 countries. What I don't know is how do I go there. Do I purchase train tickets or just rent a car? I'm going with 4 people so in total there are 5 including me. I want to just go there and enjoy so I don't know if I should rent a car because I do not want to get tired and exhaust everyone in my family. Kindly guide me as to whether use the train or a car as a mean of transportation.

Best Answer

If you rent a car, you will probably need a minivan. For one week you will have to foresee a budget of at least 1200 EUR (rental, fuel, toll, parking for one week) and 2000 EUR for two weeks. The roads are good and driving there is easy.

But for the same budget (and probably even less) you can also go by train. If you want to visit the cities, you won't need a car. The train brings you from city center to city center. On the specified legs you have direct trains. Fro Venice to Vienna, you can even travel over night. So you will win one whole day on you trip.

Hence, take the train. It is more comfortable and a bit cheaper. And it is fun in a group of five.

To prepare your trip, have a look a the trains tag of this site. You will find answers to questions that you may have. And have a look at The Man in Seat Sixty-One.

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Is there a direct train from Vienna to Venice?

There are 3 direct trains from Vienna to Venice each day.

Is Salzburg worth a day trip from Vienna?

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Is the train from Salzburg to Munich scenic?

Getting from Munich to Salzburg is easiest (in my opinion) by train, unless you book a tour. I really like this option because the Munich to Salzburg train is scenic and well worth the minimal extra you pay compared to a bus\u2026

Where should I stop between Vienna and Venice?

Best stops along Vienna to Venice drive

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Seegrotte. Nature & Parks. Mine. ...
zotter Schokoladen Manufaktur. Chocolate factory. Chocolate shop. ...
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