The distance between Bad Gastein and Lech is around 304km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bad Gastein to Lech by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Salzburg Hbf and then to Langen Am Arlberg.
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Take the train to St. Johann In Tirol then take the bus to Wörgl Hauptbahnhof and then to St Anton am Arlberg.
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There are several options for getting from Bad Gastein to Lech by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).
The distance between Bad Gastein and Lech is around 304km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Bad Gastein and Lech by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bad Gastein to Lech is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Bad Gastein and Lech, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bad Gastein and Lech. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bad Gastein to Lech. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salzburg Hbf and Langen Am Arlberg. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Bad Gastein and Lech. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bad Gastein and Lech. We recommend that you drive to Lech. instead which will take 3h 60m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bad Gastein to Lech. We recommend that you take the train to Salzburg Hbf and then to Langen Am Arlberg. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Lech is Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) which is approximately 92km (57 miles) from Lech. Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) and Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bad Gastein and Lech. The distance is around 304km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bad Gastein to Lech is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | €100($100) | every 20 mins | 411km (255 miles) |
Train to Langen Am Arlberg | 6h 20m | €45($45) | once daily | 331km (205 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 40m | €56($56) | once a week | 325km (202 miles) |
Drive | 3h 60m | €36($36) | on demand | 304km (189 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lech offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.