The distance between Salzburg and Krimmler Ache is around 143km (89 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Salzburg to Krimmler Ache 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 Krimmler Ache → Salzburg if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Zell Am See and then to Krimml.
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There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Krimmler Ache by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 2h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €17 ($17).
The distance between Salzburg and Krimmler Ache is around 143km (89 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 91km (57 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Salzburg and Krimmler Ache by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Krimmler Ache is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €17 ($17).
The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Krimmler Ache, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Krimmler Ache. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to Krimmler Ache. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zell Am See. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.
Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet and Salzburg AG run train services between Salzburg and Krimmler Ache. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Krimmler Ache. We recommend that you drive to Krimmler Ache. instead which will take 1h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Krimmler Ache. We recommend that you take the train to Zell Am See and then to Krimml. instead which will take 2h 60m.
The closest major airport to Krimmler Ache is Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Krimmler Ache. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and Krimmler Ache. The distance is around 143km (89 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Krimmler Ache is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 60m | €21($21) | hourly | 147km (91 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | €17($17) | on demand | 143km (89 miles) |
Salzburg AG
The following major airports near Krimmler Ache offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.