How to travel from Salzburg to Krimml Waterfalls, Austria

The distance between Salzburg and Krimml Waterfalls is around 147km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Salzburg to Krimml Waterfalls 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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Train

Take the train to Zell Am See and then to Krimml.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Zell Am See then take the bus to Krimml Wasserfälle.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Krimml Waterfalls.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance147km (91 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Krimml Waterfalls

There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Krimml Waterfalls by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €17 ($17).

The distance between Salzburg and Krimml Waterfalls is around 147km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 93km (58 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Salzburg and Krimml Waterfalls by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Krimml Waterfalls is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €17 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Krimml Waterfalls, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Krimml Waterfalls. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to Krimml Waterfalls. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zell Am See and Krimml. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet and Salzburg AG run train services between Salzburg and Krimml Waterfalls. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Salzburg and Krimml Waterfalls. We recommend that you drive to Krimml Waterfalls. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Krimml Waterfalls. We recommend that you take the train to Zell Am See then take the bus to Krimml Wasserfälle. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Krimml Waterfalls is Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Krimml Waterfalls. Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) 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 Krimml Waterfalls. The distance is around 147km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Krimml Waterfalls is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).

How do I get from Salzburg to Krimml Waterfalls

Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Krimml Waterfalls

Transport options from Salzburg to Krimml Waterfalls
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€23($23)
every 3 hours150km (93 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 55m
€33($33)
every 3 hours153km (95 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€17($17)
on demand147km (91 miles)

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Airports near Krimml Waterfalls

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

INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Krimml Waterfalls
SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Krimml Waterfalls
KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Krimml Waterfalls