Hi. We'll be in Salzburg for 2-3 days then Vienna for 2-3 days before a Danube cruise. We'd like to visit Admont Abbey. Anyone have experience with trains, buses or tours from either Salzburg or Vienna to Admont Abbey? Consider renting a car for drive from Salzburg to Vienna (one-day rental). I found a tour that includes Hallstatt and Admont from Vienna, but seems like we would be backtracking. Welcome advice from veterans. Thanks.
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Normally I vote for public transport, but in this particular case, considering the short time frame, renting a car would be better.
The only route without backtracking is: Salzburg, Hallstatt, Admont, Vienna. But this is not doable in one day.
Posted by
TX, USA
5097 posts
Sending sympathy. I visited from Hallstatt for part of the day, but I had a car and drove.
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Vancouver, WA
536 posts
I visited Admont Abbey in 2022. I had looked into tours (too much transit time) and public transportation (too complicated and lengthy). We ended up renting a car and spending two nights in Admont. That allowed us to have a leisurely scenic drive from Salzburg, stopping at Hallstatt along the way.