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Bad Gastein is a historic spa town and ski resort in the Gastein valley in the Austrian state of Salzburg. It is part of the Ski Amadé region and offers skiing on Stubnerkogel, Graukogel and nearby Sportgastein, together with famous thermal baths and Belle Epoque architecture. It is a great choice for skiers who also want to relax after a day on the slopes.
The town is well connected by road and rail. Below you will find the main ways to get there and a few tips for the journey.
By car or private transfer
Bad Gastein is reached via the Tauern motorway and the Gastein valley road. Approximate distances and travel times:
approx. 100 km, around 1.5 hours.
approx. 230 km, around 2.5 to 3 hours.
approx. 380 km, around 4 hours.
approx. 440 km, around 4.5 hours.
A private transfer picks you up at the airport or your city hotel and drives you straight to your accommodation. Many guests combine a few days in the capital with the mountains, so see our Vienna transfers and Vienna ski resort transfers.
By train
Bad Gastein has its own railway station on the Tauern line, which is a big advantage. Trains from Salzburg take approximately 1.5 hours, and there are also connections from Vienna, usually with a change in Salzburg or Schwarzach-St. Veit. The station is close to the town centre and the Stubnerkogel gondola, although the town is hilly and the walk with luggage can be steep.
By bus
Regional buses connect the villages of the Gastein valley, including Bad Hofgastein, Bad Gastein and Sportgastein. They are useful for moving between ski areas during your stay, while long-distance arrivals are usually easier by train or car.
By taxi
Local taxis are handy from the station to your hotel, especially as Bad Gastein is built on a steep slope. For a long trip from an airport, a pre-booked transfer is generally more comfortable and predictable.
Travel tips and why a private transfer helps
Saturdays can bring queues on the Tauern motorway in peak season.
mandatory in wintry conditions in Austria, with chains advisable in heavy snow.
a driver who drops you at the hotel door saves carrying skis uphill.
With a private transfer there are no changes, no timetables and no searching for parking. Your driver tracks your flight, meets you at arrivals and helps with your skis and luggage. We choose a suitable car or van from our fleet for your group.
Looking forward to skiing and spa days? Book your private transfer to Bad Gastein and arrive relaxed.
