Your vacation begins with your arrival

Arrival by train

Ecological travel made easy!

Thanks to its ideal location on the Tauern line , Gastein is easily and directly accessible by train.

You can travel from cities such as Salzburg and Vienna directly to the Gastein Valleywithout changing trains. Railjets and IC trains take you from Hamburg, Stuttgart, Munich, Klagenfurt and many other European cities to Gastein.

Whether on a summer or winter vacation. This uncomplicated journey is particularly suitable for family vacations in Salzburgerland. Enjoy the comfortable and environmentally friendly journey - hop on and let us take you to the mountains!

The best connection for your stay in Gastein

German Railways
ÖBB

And for all those traveling with a bike, bulky suitcases or ski bags, the ÖBB luggage service offers a convenient solution.

Shuttle service

Many hotels offer their own shuttle transportation from the train station to your accommodation. Please let your hotel know in good time. If this is not the case at your accommodation, you will find cabs and public buses directly on the station forecourt or in the immediate vicinity.

For an environmentally friendly and comfortable future

Closure of the Tauern route for modernization work

The Tauern line between Salzburg and Villach, one of Austria's most important Alpine connections, will be extensively modernized in the coming years. A central component of these measures is the renewal of the Tauern Tunnel and the modernization of the Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein and Dorfgastein stations. This work will not only increase comfort for travelers, but also promote environmentally friendly and CO₂-saving travel and make the railroad even more attractive for all holidaymakers.

Construction phases and replacement services

Due to the modernization measures, the Tauern line will be closed from 18 November 2024 to 4 July 2025. The work will be carried out in three phases.

ÖBB asks all travelers to allow for additional travel time and to pay attention to the current traffic information on the notice boards and in the ÖBB Scotty system.

During the construction work, a comprehensive replacement will be offered so that mobility for travelers is still guaranteed:

Phase I: 18.11.2024 - 02.03.2025

Bischofshofen - Spittal-Millstättersee route: direct bus.
Schwarzach-St. Veit - Bad Gastein: The train connection in the Gastein Valley remains in place. Occasionally there will be timetable changes or rail replacement services with buses.

Phase II: 03.03.2025 - 27.06.2025

Bischofshofen - Spittal-Millstättersee: Direct bus service.
Schwarzach-St. Veit - Bad Gastein: Complete rail replacement service with buses.

Phase III: 28.06.2025 - 13.07.2025

Route Bischofshofen - Spittal-Millstättersee - Villach Hbf: The direct bus will be extended to Villach.
Schwarzach-St. Veit - Bad Gastein: Rail replacement service with buses. Bicycle transport on these buses is limited and only possible with a reservation.

Station infrastructure and comfort measures in Gastein

The stations in Dorfgastein, Bad Hofgastein and Bad Gastein are being extensively modernized to increase comfort for all passengers. Modern monitors, improved loudspeaker systems and optimized lighting ensure safety and up-to-date passenger information. In addition, the Park&Ride facilities are being expanded to make sustainable travel to the Gastein Valley even more attractive.
The redesigned station forecourts facilitate the transition to public transport and offer a pleasant arrival and departure.