Austria holiday guide for Indian travellers
Best timeApril to October; December for Christmas markets
Visa for IndiansSchengen visa, €90 fee – we guide you
Flights from IndiaAbout 8–9.5 hours to Vienna, non-stop from Delhi or one stop
Packages3 trips from ₹79,090 per person
Austria is Europe at its most elegant – the imperial palaces of Schönbrunn and the Hofburg in Vienna, St Stephen's Cathedral and evening classical concerts, then Mozart's Salzburg and the Sound of Music landscapes. The lakeside village of Hallstatt and Innsbruck in the Alps complete a postcard-perfect trip.
Most trips are 5 to 8 nights by train or coach, and Austria is often combined with Prague and Budapest on a Central Europe tour or a Danube getaway. Vienna and Salzburg have Indian restaurants, and trains are comfortable and punctual. Every Trip Inventor package can be customised with hotels, rail travel and flights from your city.
Austria tour FAQs
Do Indians need a visa for Austria?
Yes. Indians need a Schengen visa for Austria, applied at the Austria visa application centre with biometrics. The visa fee for adults is €90 plus service charges. Apply to the country where you will spend the most nights, ideally 6 to 8 weeks before travel – we prepare the itinerary, hotel bookings and travel insurance for your application.
How much does a Austria trip from India cost?
Our Austria packages start from ₹79,090 per person on twin sharing, including taxes and GST. Hotels, rail travel and whether you add Prague or Budapest affect the price, and we can add flights from your city.
How many days do I need for Austria?
4 to 5 nights covers Vienna and Salzburg with a day trip to Hallstatt. With 7 to 8 nights you can add Innsbruck, or Prague and Budapest on a Central Europe tour.
What is the best time to visit Austria?
April to October is best for sightseeing and the lakes, with long summer days. December brings Christmas markets in Vienna and Salzburg, and January to March is ski season in the Alps.
Can I combine Austria with Prague and Budapest?
Yes. Vienna, Prague and Budapest are each about 2.5 to 4 hours apart by train or road, making a classic 6 to 8 night Central Europe tour on one Schengen visa.