How to get from Hallstatt to Salzburg (2023 Guide)
Breathtaking Hallstatt
Both Hallstatt and Salzburg exemplify the visual ideal for every traveler in Austria - quaint towns nestled in the mountains, snow-packed in winter, grass-green in summer, and beautiful all year round. Visit Salzburg to fulfill your musical dreams, and Hallstatt for a taste of village life - and cross two UNESCO World Heritage Sites off your bucket list. If you decide to take a car transfer from Hallstatt to Salzburg, you can also enjoy some exceptional sights along the way, including the picturesque towns of Bad Ischl and Sankt Wolfgang, lakeside Sankt Gilgen, historic Hallein, the powerful Hohenwerfen Fortress, and the impressive Werfen Ice Caves.
How to get from Hallstatt to Salzburg
If you’re traveling from Hallstatt to Salzburg, you have several travel options. For travelers on a budget, the train is the cheapest way to travel from Hallstatt to Salzburg. The fastest way to travel from Hallstatt to Salzburg is by bus or car, though a car is of course the best way to travel from Hallstatt to Salzburg since it’s so convenient.
Hallstatt to Salzburg by train
To travel from Hallstatt to Salzburg by train, you need to get to the Hallstatt Main Train Station and purchase a ticket to Salzburg Hbf, or you can buy your tickets in advance online. The earliest train is at 8:28 AM, and the last train is at 6:48 PM, with trains departing on average once per hour. The train from Hallstatt to Salzburg is operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen. Train tickets from Hallstatt to Salzburg cost €9 on average for the 2.5-hour trip (it’s important to note that there are no direct trains, and all trains will change in Attnang-Puchheim). The distance from Hallstatt to Salzburg is about 50 kilometers. Trains have bathrooms on board and usually offer a dining car.
Train intervals 1 hour
First/Last Departure 8:28 AM/6:48 PM
Avg. Price €9
Distance ~50 km
Duration ~2 hr 20 min
Operating Companies Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Hallstatt to Salzburg by bus
To travel from Hallstatt to Salzburg by bus, it’s important to note that there are no buses starting from Hallstatt directly. Instead, you must take the train to Bad Ischl (approximately 20 minutes), and from there, it is possible to take a train from Bad Ischl Bahnhof Bus Terminal to Salzburg Hbf. While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. When starting from Bad Ischl, the earliest bus is at 8:24 AM, and the last bus is at 10:24 AM, with just 3 buses leaving during the morning and no other buses throughout the day. The bus from Hallstatt to Salzburg is run by Österreichische Bundesbahnen. Bus tickets to Salzburg cost €11 for the 1.5-hour trip (not including the train ticket from Hallstatt to Bad Ischl, approximately €5). The total distance from Salzburg to Hallstatt is 50 kilometers.
Time intervals 1 per hour
First/Last Departure 8:24 AM/10:24 AM
Avg. Price €11
Distance ~50 km
Duration ~1.5 hr
Operating Companies Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Hallstatt to Salzburg Private Car Transfer
For speed and convenience, a private car from Hallstatt to Salzburg with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Hallstatt to Salzburg. You will be picked up at your accommodation in Hallstatt, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Salzburg, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!
