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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Bad Hofgastein
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Bad Hofgastein among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a flight costs an average of $710.
Distance: 168 miles (271 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$77 Average price | $710 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 8m Average total duration 10h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Bad Hofgastein
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Bad Hofgastein, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Bad Hofgastein:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bad Hofgastein costing on average $77.
A bus is $648 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Bad Hofgastein costing on average $710.
Other travel options to Bad Hofgastein take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 11h 8m.
Tickets start at around $77 compared to roughly $86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 4h 15m versus 4h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Bad Hofgastein
How to get from Vienna to Bad Hofgastein by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Bad Hofgastein is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 546 · IC 7958:57 AM 5h20 Vienna 2:17 PM Bahnhof Bad Hofgastein $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
IC 546 · IC 7958:57 AM 5h20 Vienna 2:17 PM Bahnhof Bad Hofgastein $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
RJX19962+
IC 7938:28 AM 3h49 Vienna 12:17 PM Bahnhof Bad Hofgastein $92 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
IC 546 · IC 7958:34 AM 5h43 Vienna Airport 2:17 PM Bahnhof Bad Hofgastein $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
RJX 133+
IC 7948:53 AM 4h47 Vienna 1:40 PM Bahnhof Bad Hofgastein $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 546+
RJX 133+
IC 7948:34 AM 5h06 Vienna Airport 1:40 PM Bahnhof Bad Hofgastein $84 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Bad Hofgastein:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bad Hofgastein costing on average $77.
A bus is $648 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Bad Hofgastein costing on average $710.
Other travel options to Bad Hofgastein take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 11h 8m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Bad Hofgastein as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Bahnhof Bad Hofgastein.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Bischofshofen Bahnhof (Vorplatz).
- Travel with British Airways to go to Bad Hofgastein by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Bad Hofgastein by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bad Hofgastein by bus.
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