Transfers to Bad Gastein
Bad Gastein lies in the Gastein valley, about 75 km south of Salzburg. It is easy to reach by road or rail, and the station is next to the Stubnerkogelbahn, linked by escalators and a glass walkway.
Salzburg Airport to Bad Gastein
Salzburg Airport is about 89 km away. Estimates range from about 1 hour 10 minutes to 1.5 hours by car. One Salzburg company lists a private fixed fare of about €240 in a minivan. Local firms also quote transfers from Munich Airport and further afield.
Gastein airport shuttle
- A shared low-cost shuttle runs 8 times a day, all year
- From Salzburg Airport: every two hours, 08:00–22:00, about 1.5 hours
- From Munich Airport: every two hours, 08:00–20:00, about 3.5 hours
- Advertised from about €29 per person on the Salzburg route
Bad Gastein by train
ÖBB railjet and IC trains from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof take about 1 h 20 to 1 h 35, with around 20 trains a day. You can book a station shuttle with your train ticket until 20:00 the day before. With a direct train and a walk to the lift, Bad Gastein suits travellers without a car. Zell am See is also nearby for a day trip. Book shuttles and private cars early for the busy winter weeks.