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Trains from Vienna to Hallstatt

There are dozens of trains from Vienna to Hallstatt each day, with several leaving each hour during peak times. They usually have at least one change and take around 4 hours.

Vienna to Hallstatt train times: Daily departures

Trains from Vienna to Hallstatt leave from early in the morning until late at night, on weekdays and weekends. The first train of the day generally leaves just after midnight, with regular services then starting at around 6:00 a.m. They continue throughout the day, with at least 2-3 trains per hour until 11.30 p.m. 

How long is the journey by train from Vienna to Hallstatt​?

The fastest train from Vienna to Hallstatt has one change, in Attnang-Puchheim, and the journey usually lasts around 3.5 hours. Services with two changes take between 3.5 and 4.5 hours, and late-night services with 3-4 changes may take up to 8 hours and 40 minutes.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Vienna to Hallstatt​?

Departure train station: Each train from Vienna to Hallstatt departs from Vienna Station, which is around 2.5 miles south of the city centre. It's well connected to the centre via trams, buses, and taxis. Inside Vienna Station, there are many amenities, including a large ticket office, lounge areas, and shops.

Arrival train station: Trains from Vienna arrive at Obertraun-Dachsteinhöhlen Bahnhof, a small station around 20 minutes by bus from Hallstatt, or six minutes by ferry across the lake. It has a small waiting area and ticket office. 

Which train companies travel from Vienna to Hallstatt​?

Every train from Vienna to Hallstatt is operated by ÖBB, otherwise known as Austrian Federal Railways.

ÖBB Vienna to Hallstatt​

ÖBB offers at least two services from Vienna to Hallstatt every hour, from early in the morning until late at night. Most of its services have one stop, but some may have up to four if they're running through the night. The journey can be as short as 3.5 hours, or as long as 8 hours and 40 minutes. ÖBB operates a variety of different trains on this route, including InterCity, Railjet, Nightjet, and S-Bahn services. 

Vienna to Hallstatt​ trains: Services on board

Some ÖBB trains have first-class carriages, with extra legroom, plug sockets, and a selection of hot food. Selected trains also have quiet carriages and kids' areas. There are not any particular luggage restrictions, but any suitcases should be sensible in size and weight so that they can be easily carried and stored in the onboard luggage racks. Bicycles are permitted on some of ÖBB's train services, but this may vary depending on the destination and time of day. Generally, passengers will need to make a reservation if they wish to bring their bike, although they may not need this on shorter, local services. Passengers must be able to load and unload bicycles on their own, and each bike must be within ÖBB​'s maximum dimensions.

It's possible to bring small animals on board ÖBB's trains, but they must be kept in a crate or container. Dogs must be secured on a lead and muzzled. For overnight journeys, pets can sleep in a compartment as long as the whole compartment has been booked by the pet's owner. 

Most of ÖBB's long-distance trains and some of its local services are fully accessible for wheelchair users. There are generally several wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for getting on and off the train. ÖBB also provides a service to help passengers board and disembark from their train, find their way around each station, and load and unload luggage. This service should be booked 12-24 hours before travel. Passengers can bring a wheelchair, mobility scooter, or walking frame on board, free of charge, as long as they are within the maximum weight and size requirements. Assistance dogs are welcome on ÖBB trains, and unlike regular dogs, they do not need to be muzzled.

How to find cheap train tickets from Vienna to Hallstatt​​

Travelling can be expensive, but anyone looking to save money on a train from Vienna to Hallstatt can do so by booking tickets well in advance, as tickets are often much cheaper early on. Travellers can also get a great bargain on train tickets by being flexible with their travel dates and by choosing services with longer journey times.