Quick answer
A 5-night Austria trip covering Vienna, Salzburg and Hallstatt costs about ₹95,000 per person on a budget, ₹1,35,000 at mid-range and ₹2,50,000 for luxury, including return economy flights from India and the Schengen visa, twin sharing. Austria costs noticeably less than Switzerland for similar alpine scenery.
Austria at three budgets
Budget
Starting from
₹95,000
per person, twin sharing
One-stop flights, 3★ hotels near main stations, advance train fares, self-guided sightseeing, simple meals.
Mid-range
Starting from
₹1,35,000
per person, twin sharing
3★–4★ central hotels in Vienna and Salzburg, Railjet trains, Schönbrunn, a concert, Hallstatt salt mine, Sound of Music tour, café meals.
Luxury
Starting from
₹2,50,000
per person, twin sharing
5★ Ringstrasse hotel, private driver for Hallstatt, best opera or concert seats, fine dining.
Starting prices per person on twin sharing for 5 nights, reflecting typical market rates at the time of review. Peak dates (Diwali, Christmas–New Year, May–June school holidays) cost more. GST and TCS apply as per law on packages.
Where the money goes (mid-range, per person)
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Return economy flights | ₹40,000–65,000 | One-stop from Delhi or Mumbai |
| Schengen visa and service charges | ₹11,000–12,500 | €90 visa fee plus visa-centre charges |
| Travel insurance | ₹1,000–2,500 | — |
| Hotels, 5 nights | ₹33,000–46,000 | 3★–4★, twin share: Vienna 2 nights, Salzburg 3 nights |
| Trains and local transport | ₹5,000–8,000 | Vienna–Salzburg return, Hallstatt trip, city passes |
| Sightseeing and tours | ₹12,000–18,000 | Schönbrunn, Belvedere, concert, salt mine, Sound of Music tour |
| Food | ₹14,000–20,000 | About €28–40 per day |
Return flight fares from Indian cities
| From | Typical return economy fare |
|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹40,000–65,000 |
| Mumbai | ₹40,000–65,000 |
| Bengaluru | ₹45,000–70,000 |
| Chennai | ₹48,000–72,000 |
| Hyderabad | ₹45,000–70,000 |
| Kolkata | ₹50,000–78,000 |
Booked 4–8 weeks ahead outside peak holidays. Last-minute and festive fares run higher.
How to spend less without ruining the trip
- Book Vienna–Salzburg Railjet tickets as soon as dates are fixed; advance fares can be a third of the walk-up price.
- Base yourself in Salzburg and day-trip to Hallstatt instead of paying Hallstatt's high room rates.
- Avoid the Salzburg Festival weeks (late July to August) unless you are attending; Salzburg rates jump.
- Buy a 24- to 72-hour Vienna transport pass instead of using taxis.
- Compare an open-jaw ticket into Vienna and out of Munich, about 1 hour 40 minutes by train from Salzburg.
- Drink tap water; it comes from alpine springs and saves a family ₹300–400 a day.
How much does an Austria trip cost from India?
A 5-night Austria trip covering Vienna, Salzburg and Hallstatt costs about ₹95,000 per person on a budget and ₹1,35,000 at mid-range, including return economy flights, the Schengen visa and twin-sharing hotels. A luxury version with a palace hotel in Vienna and a private driver starts around ₹2,50,000.
Austria is cheaper than Switzerland and comparable to Germany. Hotels, trains and food cost less than in Zurich or Lucerne, and the alpine scenery overlaps more than people expect.
Flights from India
Most routes are one-stop: via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Istanbul, or via Frankfurt or Munich on European airlines. Expect ₹40,000–78,000 return in economy depending on your city and season. Munich is about 1 hour 40 minutes by train from Salzburg, so flying into Vienna and out of Munich can save time.
Hotels
A mid-range 3–4 star double costs about €130–180 a night in Vienna and Salzburg, rising sharply during the Salzburg Festival and on Christmas-market weekends. Hallstatt has few hotels and they are expensive for what they are; staying in Salzburg and day-tripping is better value. Most towns add a small city tax per night.
Trains and transport
Trains are good value if booked early. Advance Railjet fares from Vienna to Salzburg can start under €20, against €50 or more on the day. In Vienna, a 72-hour transport pass costs far less than taxis. A car makes sense only for the Grossglockner road and lake villages.
Visa, insurance and TCS
The Schengen visa costs €90 plus service charges; budget ₹11,000–12,500 per adult, plus travel insurance with at least €30,000 medical cover. See the Austria visa guide. If you buy a package from an Indian operator, TCS is collected on the package value; you claim it back when you file your income tax return.
| Item, per person | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Concert in Vienna | ₹4,000–9,000 |
| Schönbrunn Grand Tour | ₹3,000–4,100 |
| Hallstatt salt mine with funicular | ₹4,100–4,600 |
| Sound of Music tour | ₹5,000–6,100 |
| Coffee and cake | ₹800–1,200 |
Many shops close on Sundays, especially outside Vienna. Plan grocery runs and souvenir shopping for weekdays.
Plan the route with our itinerary ideas, check the best time to visit Austria, and read the vegetarian food guide to Austria. We also arrange forex and private packages.
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