How to travel from Kitzbuhel to Hallstatt, Austria

The distance between Kitzbuhel and Hallstatt is around 149km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kitzbuhel to Hallstatt by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HallstattKitzbuhel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bischofshofen then Stainach-Irdning and then to Hallstatt.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated byAustrian Railways (ÖBB)+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Reit i. W. Rathaus then Salzburg Mirabellplatz and then to Bad Ischl Bahnhof.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Hallstatt.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance149km (93 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kitzbuhel and Hallstatt

There are several options for getting from Kitzbuhel to Hallstatt by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €18 ($18).

The distance between Kitzbuhel and Hallstatt is around 149km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Kitzbuhel and Hallstatt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kitzbuhel to Hallstatt is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €18 ($18).

The cheapest way to travel between Kitzbuhel and Hallstatt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kitzbuhel and Hallstatt. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kitzbuhel to Hallstatt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bischofshofen and Stainach-Irdning. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Swiss Railways, ÖBB Intercity, Railjet and Deutsche Bahn Eurocity run train services between Kitzbuhel and Hallstatt. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kitzbuhel and Hallstatt. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kitzbuhel to Hallstatt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Reit i. W. Rathaus, Salzburg Mirabellplatz, Bad Ischl Bahnhof and Hallstatt Gosaumühle. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

VVT, Regionalverkehr Oberbayern GmbH and Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh run regular bus services between Kitzbuhel and Hallstatt. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kitzbuhel to Hallstatt. We recommend that you take the train to Bischofshofen then Stainach-Irdning and then to Hallstatt. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Hallstatt is Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Hallstatt. Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) 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 Kitzbuhel and Hallstatt. The distance is around 149km (93 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kitzbuhel to Hallstatt is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

How do I get from Kitzbuhel to Hallstatt

Compare travel optionsbetween Kitzbuhel and Hallstatt

Transport options from Kitzbuhel to Hallstatt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
€53($53)
4 times a day225km (140 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
€21($21)
5 times a week194km (121 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€18($18)
on demand149km (93 miles)

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Airports near Hallstatt

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

SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Hallstatt
LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Hallstatt
KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Hallstatt