The perfect day trip to Hallstatt by boat and train

Hallstatt, Salzkammergut

The town of Hallstatt on Lake Hallstatt is probably the most famous Austrian site and definitely worth a trip! We show you how to avoid the hustle and bustle, get the perfect Instagram picture and enjoy an unforgettable day trip to this UNESCO World Heritage Site:

Travel time: 40-45 min

• Walk: Heritage – Bad Ischl train station via town center (approx. 10 min)

• Train: Bad Ischl Bahnhof – Bahnstation Hallstatt Ostufer (approx. 20 min)

  • Price: EUR 7,00 (-50% with Vorteilscard) per person one-way

• Boat across Hallstättersee to Hallstatt Markt (approx. 10 min)

  • Price: EUR 4 per person (4 for bikes)

  • Boat waits for the train to arrive (if there are any delays)

    
    

Hallstatt view from the boat

Skywalk (C) Salzwelt

Walk to the train station / panoramic view from the boat / Skyview © Salzwelt Hallstatt

Up-to date boat & train schedules can be found on the site of Halllstatt Schiffahrt and the Austrian Railway. We also love to help you during your stay and have prepared a detailed guide for our guests.

Further secret recommendations for your dream stay in Salzkammergut:

• Our favourite day trips

• Fascinating salt worlds (Hallstatt, Altaussee, Via Solis)

• Hiking & Climbing, incl. Katrin, Dachstein & Five Fingers

With love from the heart of Salzkammergut,

Monika, Martha & Kamal