The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Bad Gastein
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
1 h 29 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Bad Gastein is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Bad Gastein will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 5 trains that leave Salzburg for Bad Gastein every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 596
IC 898
ICE 117
IC 794
EC 111
IC 596
IC 898
ICE 117
EC 111
IC 794Live departures
Salzburg to Bad Gastein train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 898 | 07:12 Salzburg Hbf | 1h29 | 08:41 Bad Gastein station | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 111 | 09:12 Salzburg Hbf | 1h29 | 10:41 Bad Gastein station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 596 | 11:12 Salzburg Hbf | 1h29 | 12:41 Bad Gastein station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 117 | 19:12 Salzburg Hbf | 1h29 | 20:41 Bad Gastein station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 794 | 20:12 Salzburg Hbf | 1h32 | 21:44 Bad Gastein station | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Bad Gastein
Distance 76 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 02:14 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB Nightjet from Salzburg to Bad Gastein trainsÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you between Salzburg and Bad Gastein from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB
ÖBB | REX
ÖBB Nightjet
EuroNight
ÖBB | S-Bahn
ÖBB | Regionalzug
Trains from Salzburg to Bad Gastein
There are plenty of trains from Salzburg to Bad Gastein to choose from every day. The majority require at least one transfer, but there are also 8 direct trains available each day. The direct journey takes around 1.5 hours, while the ones that require transfers last between 2 and 5.5 hours.
Salzburg to Bad Gastein train times: daily departures
Trains from Salzburg to Bad Gastein run day and night, with the earliest daily train departing around 6:00 a.m. and the latest daily train around 8:00 p.m. There are also additional trains available that run outside these times, but are not daily.
How long is the journey by train from Salzburg to Bad Gastein?
Direct trains are the fastest and reach Bad Gastein after only 1.5 hours. The travel time on those trains that require at least one transfer varies greatly and is between 2 and 5.5 hours.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Salzburg to Bad Gastein?
Departure station: Trains leave at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, the city's main railway station in the center, which is well connected to the rest of the city by public transit such as S-Bahn and busses. It was voted as the most beautiful Austrian railway station in 2016 and is fully equipped with everything a traveler needs.
Arrival station: Bad Gastein's railway station is a beautifully preserved building from the time of Emperor Franz Joseph and is located at the west side of the town. To walk into the center will take you around 20 minutes, but there are also buses available that take visitors to different destinations in town. The small railway station offers nevertheless the basic travel services like luggage storage and ticket sales as well as a beer garden.
Which train companies travel from Salzburg to Bad Gastein?
ÖBB, Austria's national train company runs the line between Salzburg and Bad Gastein. They employ a variety of trains on this route, from regional trains that let you enjoy the landscape at a leisurely pace to high-speed IC trains that bring you to your destination quickly.
ÖBB Salzburg to Bad Gastein
Many trains offer the possibility to choose between first- and second-class, and around half of them offer snacks for purchase or have an onboard restaurant. The faster IC trains also offer air-conditioning and dedicated compartments for women only.
Salzburg to Bad Gastein trains: services on board
Depending on the type of train you choose, services on board will vary. Generally speaking, the faster IC trains offer more services than the slower regional trains. For example, only the former offer the option to travel first class and purchase food on the train. There is no limit to the amount of luggage you can bring with you on any of the trains and if you travel with a pet you can do so if you have purchased a ticket for it and keep it safely confined in a carrier or on a leash. Assistance for travelers with reduced mobility, or other disabilities, is available on all trains but you need to make your needs known at least 12 hours before you wish to travel.
How to find cheap train tickets from Salzburg to Bad Gastein?
There are several ways to save money when traveling on trains from Salzburg to Bad Gastein. Early online booking is a good way to do that but to get the maximum benefit you might also consider downloading the dedicated travel app by Omio and to subscribe to their newsletter to get alerts about the latest deals. Bad Gastein is a major destination for weekend visitors, and in general, traveling there during the week and not during typical holiday times such as Christmas can also result in cheaper tickets.
FAQs: Salzburg to Bad Gastein train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg and Bad Gastein
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking options in the vicinity.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Hotel Schloss Mönchstein
- Hotel Villa Carlton
- Hotel & Villa Auersperg
- The station is a small local station with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Restaurant Hexenhäusl
- Restaurant Lutter & Wegner
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Salzburger Hof
- Hotel Elisabethpark
- Hotel Miramonte
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and amenities
- Bus: Regional bus lines available
- Taxi: Local taxi services
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