How to travel from Salzburg to Hallstatt, Austria

The distance between Salzburg and Hallstatt is around 77km (48 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Salzburg to Hallstatt by bus, train, taxi 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 Bad Ischl Bahnhof and then to Hallstatt Gosaumühle.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Attnang-Puchheim and then to Hallstatt.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Hallstatt.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

Taxi Service Salzburg

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Drive

Drive to Hallstatt.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance79km (49 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Hallstatt

There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Hallstatt by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Salzburg and Hallstatt is around 77km (48 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 52km (32 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Salzburg and Hallstatt by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Hallstatt is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Hallstatt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Hallstatt. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to Hallstatt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Attnang-Puchheim. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

WESTbahn, Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), RegioJet and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Salzburg and Hallstatt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Salzburg and Hallstatt. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salzburg to Hallstatt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bad Ischl Bahnhof and Hallstatt Gosaumühle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh and Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund run regular bus services between Salzburg and Hallstatt. Buses run hourly and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Hallstatt. We recommend that you take the bus to Bad Ischl Bahnhof and then to Hallstatt Gosaumühle. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Salzburg and Hallstatt. The distance is around 79km (49 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Hallstatt is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Hallstatt

Transport options from Salzburg to Hallstatt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2hrs
€12($12)
hourly77km (48 miles)
Train
2h 25m
€25($25)
hourly134km (83 miles)
Taxi
1hr
€240($240)
on demand79km (49 miles)
Drive
1hr
€10($10)
on demand79km (49 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Salzburg and Hallstatt

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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