The distance between Wachau and Bad Gastein is around 328km (204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Wachau 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 → Wachau if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Salzburg Hbf and then to Bad Gastein.
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There are several options for getting from Wachau to Bad Gastein by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).
The distance between Wachau and Bad Gastein is around 328km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Wachau and Bad Gastein by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wachau to Bad Gastein is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Wachau and Bad Gastein, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wachau and Bad Gastein. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wachau to Bad Gastein. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Melk Bahnhof, Amstetten Noe and Salzburg Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
WESTbahn, RegioJet, Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Wachau and Bad Gastein. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4hrs, 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 Wachau and Bad Gastein. We recommend that you drive to Bad Gastein. instead which will take 3h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wachau to Bad Gastein. We recommend that you take the train to Salzburg Hbf and then to Bad Gastein. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Wachau and Bad Gastein. The distance is around 328km (204 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wachau to Bad Gastein is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €49 ($49).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4hrs | €49($49) | every 20 mins | 334km (208 miles) |
Train to Bad Gastein | 4h 35m | €64($64) | twice daily | 334km (208 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | €38($38) | on demand | 328km (204 miles) |
The following major airports near Bad Gastein offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.