How to travel from Bad Gastein to Zell Am See, Austria

The distance between Bad Gastein and Zell Am See is around 48km (30 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 43min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bad Gastein to Zell Am See by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Zell Am SeeBad Gastein if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Schwarzach-St.Veit and then to Zell Am See.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated byAustrian Railways (ÖBB)+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Schwarzach-St.Veit Bahnhof then take the train to Zell Am See.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Zell am See.

  • Duration43min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Taxi Schneeberger Gasteintaxi

+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Zell am See.

  • Duration43min
  • Distance48km (30 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bad Gastein and Zell Am See

There are several options for getting from Bad Gastein to Zell Am See by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 43min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Bad Gastein and Zell Am See is around 48km (30 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 35km (22 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Bad Gastein and Zell Am See by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 43min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bad Gastein to Zell Am See is to take a taxi which takes around 43min and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Bad Gastein and Zell Am See, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bad Gastein and Zell Am See. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bad Gastein to Zell Am See. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Schwarzach-St.Veit. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1hr.

Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet, ÖBB Intercity and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Bad Gastein and Zell Am See. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bad Gastein and Zell Am See. We recommend that you take a taxi to Zell am See. instead which will take 43min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bad Gastein to Zell Am See. We recommend that you take the train to Schwarzach-St.Veit and then to Zell Am See. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Zell Am See is Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Zell Am See. Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) and Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bad Gastein and Zell Am See. The distance is around 48km (30 miles) by road and it will take around 43min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bad Gastein to Zell Am See is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €48 ($48).

How do I get from Bad Gastein to Zell Am See

Compare travel optionsbetween Bad Gastein and Zell Am See

Transport options from Bad Gastein to Zell Am See
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
€48($48)
every 20 mins62km (39 miles)
Bus and Train
1h 20m
€16($16)
5 times a day64km (40 miles)
Taxi
43min
€140($140)
on demand48km (30 miles)
Drive
43min
€6($6)
on demand48km (30 miles)

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Airports near Zell Am See

The following major airports near Zell Am See offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.

SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Zell Am See
INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Zell Am See
KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Zell Am See