Visa & Entry Requirements

Schengen Visa. Apply at Austrian Embassy 15-180 days before travel.

Budget & Daily Expenses

Estimated daily budget: 120-180. Purchase an Austrian Federal Railways Sparschiene ticket early for intercity travel savings

Curated travel report

If i were booking a flight to austria today, how would i plan my visa process, and what would my ideal 5-day itinerary look like covering vienna, salzburg, and innsbruck?

June 19, 2026

Verified Analysis

The selected experts provide end-to-end support for Schengen visa documentation, European flight routing, and multi-city Austrian itineraries.

Budget Tier

INR 1.5 - 2.5 Lakhs

Best Time

June to September

Strategic Insights

Visa & Entry

Schengen Visa

Apply at Austrian Embassy 15-180 days before travel.
Proof of accommodation and travel insurance is mandatory.
Demonstrate sufficient funds and intent to return home.

Transport

Best Route

Fly into Vienna International Airport (VIE) and depart from Munich or Innsbruck for efficient routing.

Utilize the OBB Railjet high-speed trains for intercity travel and the Vienna City Card for local transit.

Budget

CurrencyEUR

Daily Est.120-180

Purchase an Austrian Federal Railways Sparschiene ticket early for intercity travel savings

Safety

Mozart Costume Scams

Unvalidated Train Tickets

Indian Insights

Advantages

Austria offers a streamlined Schengen visa process with clear documentation requirements for Indian citizens.
Excellent public transport connectivity via OBB trains makes traveling between Vienna, Salzburg, and Innsbruck efficient.
High availability of vegetarian and vegan dining options across major tourist hubs catering to Indian dietary preferences.

Caution

Top Match

Verified Travel Experts

Geeta Sirpaul

"Transforming Travel Experiences with Decades of Industry Leadership"

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40y Exp.

Delhi, India

Expert in Schengen visas, holiday packages, and itineraries.

Planit Holidays

"Seamless Travel, Thoughtfully Planned."

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15y Exp.

Delhi, India

Specializes in visa assistance and international holiday packages.

Bharat Kapoor

"Connecting India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal to Global Destinations with Two Decades of Airline Expertise"

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19y Exp.

Bangalore, India

Focuses on Europe ticketing and strategic travel planning.

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The visa appointment slots at VFS Global centers can be extremely difficult to secure during peak summer months.
The high currency exchange rate of the Euro against the Rupee makes it a relatively expensive destination for budget travelers.
Limited direct flight options from India mean long layovers in Middle Eastern or European transit hubs.