The distance between Linz and Bad Gastein is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Linz to Bad Gastein 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 Bad Gastein.
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Take the bus to Salzburg Lastenstrasse then take the train to Bad Gastein.
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There are several options for getting from Linz to Bad Gastein by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).
The distance between Linz and Bad Gastein is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Linz and Bad Gastein by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Linz to Bad Gastein is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Linz and Bad Gastein, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Linz and Bad Gastein. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Linz and Bad Gastein with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 10m.
Railjet, WESTbahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), RegioJet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Linz and Bad Gastein. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Linz and Bad Gastein. We recommend that you drive to Bad Gastein. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Linz to Bad Gastein. We recommend that you take the train to Bad Gastein. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Bad Gastein is Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Bad Gastein. Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) and Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Linz and Bad Gastein. The distance is around 231km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Linz to Bad Gastein is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Salzburg Hbf + 1 similar | 2h 45m | €50($50) | every 20 mins | 219km (136 miles) |
Train | 3h 10m | €45($45) | twice daily | 219km (136 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 10m | €26($26) | 6 times a week | 225km (140 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €27($27) | on demand | 231km (144 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bad Gastein offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.