How to travel from Mayrhofen to Bad Gastein, Austria

The distance between Mayrhofen and Bad Gastein is around 134km (83 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 Mayrhofen to Bad Gastein by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Zell am See Bahnhof and then to Bad Gastein Mozartplatz.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh

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Train

Take the train to Jenbach Zillertalbahn and then to Schwarzach-St.Veit.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Bad Gastein.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance134km (83 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mayrhofen and Bad Gastein

There are several options for getting from Mayrhofen to Bad Gastein by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 3h 30m. 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 €16 ($16).

The distance between Mayrhofen and Bad Gastein is around 134km (83 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96km (60 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Mayrhofen and Bad Gastein by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mayrhofen to Bad Gastein is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €16 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Mayrhofen and Bad Gastein, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mayrhofen and Bad Gastein. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mayrhofen to Bad Gastein. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jenbach Zillertalbahn, Woergl Hbf and Schwarzach-St.Veit. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Zillertalbahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn and Railjet run train services between Mayrhofen and Bad Gastein. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Mayrhofen and Bad Gastein. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mayrhofen to Bad Gastein. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Krimml Wasserfälle, Zell am See Bahnhof and Schwarzach-St.Veit. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh run regular bus services between Mayrhofen and Bad Gastein. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mayrhofen to Bad Gastein. We recommend that you take the bus to Zell am See Bahnhof and then to Bad Gastein Mozartplatz. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Mayrhofen and Bad Gastein. The distance is around 134km (83 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 Mayrhofen to Bad Gastein is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mayrhofen and Bad Gastein

Transport options from Mayrhofen to Bad Gastein
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 15m
€160($160)
5 times a day163km (101 miles)
Train
3h 30m
€48($48)
every 20 mins207km (128 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€16($16)
on demand134km (83 miles)

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Airports near Bad Gastein

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

SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Bad Gastein
KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Bad Gastein
INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Bad Gastein