The distance between Salzburg and Bad Gastein is around 94km (58 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Salzburg to Bad Gastein by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bad Gastein → Salzburg if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bad Gastein.
There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Bad Gastein by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €11 ($11).
The distance between Salzburg and Bad Gastein is around 94km (58 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 76km (47 miles)
It takes around 1h 30m to get from Salzburg and Bad Gastein by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Bad Gastein is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €11 ($11).
The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Bad Gastein, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Bad Gastein. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salzburg and Bad Gastein with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 30m.
Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Salzburg and Bad Gastein. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Salzburg and Bad Gastein. We recommend that you drive to Bad Gastein. instead which will take 1h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Bad Gastein. We recommend that you take the train to Bad Gastein. instead which will take 1h 30m.
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 Salzburg and Bad Gastein. The distance is around 94km (58 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Bad Gastein is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 30m | €20($20) | every 20 mins | 95km (59 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | €11($11) | on demand | 94km (58 miles) |
The following major airports near Bad Gastein offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.