Austria by Rail

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Take the train to holiday fun

The most beautiful way to get to the Dachstein Salzkammergut region is by rail with the Salzkammergut railway. The single-track standard-gauge railway line with the termini of Stainach-Irdning (Styria) and Attnang-Puchheim (Upper Austria) is one of the most beautiful railway lines in Austria. Stainach-Irdning station connects the Salzkammergut Railway with the Bischofshofen-Selzthal railway line, and Attnang-Puchheim station connects to the Western Railway in the section between Vienna and Salzburg. Furthermore, the non-electrified branch line to Schärding begins here.

Arrival by train to Hallstatt

To get to Hallstatt by train, you first travel with the ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) to Attnang-Puchheim and change there to the Salzkammergut Railway (REX) in the direction of Hallstatt. Hallstatt station is on the opposite side of the lake, which is why you have to take the ferry of the Hallstätter Seeschifffahrt to the town centre. The ferry runs regularly and the crossing takes about 15 minutes.

Detailed instructions:

• 1. From Vienna:
• Travel by train (e.g. Railjet) from Vienna Central Station to Attnang-Puchheim station.
• Change in Attnang-Puchheim to the Salzkammergut Railway (REX) in the direction of Hallstatt.
• Arrival at Hallstatt train station, which is located on the opposite side of the lake.
• 2. From Attnang-Puchheim:
• Take the Salzkammergut Railway (REX) in the direction of Hallstatt.
• Get off at Hallstatt station.
• 3. Ferry crossing:
• From Hallstatt train station, take the ferry of the Hallstätter Seeschifffahrt to the pier in the village.
• The ferry runs regularly and the crossing takes about 15 minutes.

Anreise mit der Bahn nach Gosau

Um mit der Bahn nach Gosau zu gelangen, können Sie von Wien aus mit der ÖBB (Österreichische Bundesbahnen) fahren. Die Strecke führt über Attnang-Puchheim, wo Sie in die Salzkammergutbahn umsteigen, die Sie direkt nach Steeg-Gosau bringt.

Detaillierte Schritte:

• 1. Von Wien nach Attnang-Puchheim:
• Nehmen Sie einen Zug von Wien Hauptbahnhof (oder einem anderen Wiener Bahnhof) nach Attnang-Puchheim. Hierbei können Sie entweder einen Railjet oder einen InterCity der ÖBB wählen.
• 2. Umsteigen in Attnang-Puchheim:
• Steigen Sie in Attnang-Puchheim auf die Salzkammergutbahn um, die Sie nach Steeg-Gosau bringt.
• 3. Ankunft in Steeg-Gosau:
• Steeg-Gosau ist der nächstgelegene Bahnhof zu Gosau. Von dort aus können Sie mit dem Bus oder Taxi nach Gosau weiterfahren, so Rome2Rio.com.

Arrival by train to Gosau

To get to Gosau by train, you can take the ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) from Vienna. The route leads via Attnang-Puchheim, where you change to the Salzkammergut railway, which takes you directly to Steeg-Gosau.

Detailed steps:

1. From Vienna to Attnang-Puchheim:
Take a train from Vienna Central Station (or any other Vienna train station) to Attnang-Puchheim. You can choose either a Railjet or an InterCity of the ÖBB.
2. Change in Attnang-Puchheim:
In Attnang-Puchheim, change to the Salzkammergut railway, which will take you to Steeg-Gosau.
3. Arrival in Steeg-Gosau:
Steeg-Gosau is the closest train station to Gosau. From there you can continue by bus or taxi to Gosau, according to Rome2Rio.com.

Arrival by train to Bad Goisern

To get to Bad Goisern by train, you can take the ÖBB from Vienna. The fastest connection is a direct train, which takes about 3 hours and 1 minute and departs from Vienna Central Station. There are also other connections that run via Attnang-Puchheim.

Detailed information:

Direct:
There is a daily direct train from Vienna Central Station to Bad Goisern, which takes about 3 hours and 1 minute and is operated by ÖBB.

Connection via Attnang-Puchheim:
Another option is to drive via Attnang-Puchheim. Depending on the connection, you can expect to change trains here, which can extend the travel time a bit.

Arrival by train to Obertraun

To get to Obertraun by train, you can first take the Salzkammergut railway to Hallstatt. From there it is a short ferry ride across the lake to Hallstatt, where you can then take the OÖVV bus line 542 or 543 to Obertraun. The "Obertraun Dachsteinseilbahn" stop is located directly in front of the valley station of the Dachstein Krippenstein Bergbahnen.

Detailed instructions:

• 1. Arrival in Hallstatt:
• Take the Salzkammergut railway to Hallstatt station. This is located on the opposite side of the lake from the village.
• 2. Ferry crossing:
• Change to the ferry of the Hallstätter Seeschifffahrt, which will take you to the centre of Hallstatt in about 15 minutes.
• 3. Continue to Obertraun:
• From Hallstatt, take the bus lines 542 or 543 of the OÖVV, which take you directly to the valley station of the Dachstein Krippenstein Bergbahnen in Obertraun. The stop is called "Obertraun Dachsteinseilbahn".
• Additional Notes:
• There are also direct trains between Obertraun and Hallstatt, which are operated by ÖBB and InterCity, but only 5 times a day, says Omio.

By boat into romantic Hallstatt

If you visit Hallstatt by train, you will arrive on the opposite side of the lake. Therefore for the journey into the centre - over the romantic fjord-like Lake Hallstatt - you need the ferry boat of the “Hallstätter Seeschifffahrt”. The ferry port is located below the station and is just a two minute walk. The route is can be easily made with your luggage. The ferry runs almost hourly between the station and the centre. Find out about the exact arrival and departure times on the homepage of the “Hallstätter Seeschifffahrt”. The crossing takes about 15 minutes.

VORTEILScard - the Discount Caerd

Travelling by train through Austria is now faster and easier that ever before. What better way to explore Austria than travelling through stunning mountain scenery, lush alpine meadows, historic towns and picturesque villages. Comfortable trains offer frequent service on 3,600 miles of rail tracks. Most trains have First and Second Class seating. Seat reservation for First Class is free, for Second Class Euro 3.00.
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• VORTEILScard: ..is a great way to save money while traveling comfortly throughout Austria. All varieties of the VORTEILScard are valid for a year and give you a 45% discount on the standard fare. The VORTEILScard can be obtained at all major Austrian train stations – all you need is a passport and a photo. ÖBB - Austrian Railways offers an additional 5% price reduction on Internet bookings!
• More Benefits: With a VORTEILScard you also qualify for discounts on bicycle hire, sleeper cars, “Reisebüro am Bahnhof” (travel and ticket agency at the train station), the Schafbergbahn and many more.
• VORTEILScard: With this photocard, travellers under 26 get a 45% discount on all rail travel within Austria.
• VORTEILScard Senior: Women over 60 and men over 65 will receive a 45% discount on all rail and many bus journeys within Austria.
• For information on additional features of the VORTEILScard senior please inquire at the local train station or contact the VORTEILScard Service Line.
• These discount cards are available at: Austrian Federal Railways / VORTEILScard ServiceLine: 0011 43 1 93000-36457 vorteilscard@is.oebb.at
  
• For a comprehensive train schedule please visit www.oebb.at.
  

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