How do I travel to Schladming-Dachstein?
Here you will find the best ways to travel to Schladming-Dachstein. All the information you need, whether you decide to fly here, come by train, or drive your own car!
Office:
Alpenidyll Apartments - GERZ GmbH
Hofmanninger Weg 203
8962 Gröbming
Drive to the Schladming-Dachstein region in your own car.
Thanks to an excellent network of autobahns and highways, the Schladming-Dachstein region is easy to reach in your own vehicle regardless of the direction or country you are coming from.
Important motorways and highways:
From the northeast (e.g. Linz, St. Pölten, Czechia, Poland, ...):
- A9 Pyhrn Autobahn: Drive via Sattledt heading south on the A9 as far as the Liezen exit. (there is a toll charge if you drive through the Bosruck tunnel - which you can avoid, if you wish, by traveling via the Pyhrn Pass instead)
- From there, take the B320 Ennstal Bundesstraße via Liezen heading west, bringing you to various communities in our region.
From the east (e.g. Vienna, Graz, Eisenstadt, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, ...):
- A9 Pyhrn Autobahn: Drive via St. Michael on the A9 heading northwest, as far as the Liezen exit.
- From there, take the B320 Ennstal Bundesstraße heading west, bringing you to various communities in our region.
From the south (z.B. Klagenfurt, Italy, Slovenia):
- A10 Süd Autobahn: Take the A10 heading north as far as Exit 63 (Altenmarkt im Pongau). (toll charge for using the tunnel)
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B99
Katschberg Road: Drive east on the B99 to Radstadt.
- B320 Ennstal Bundesstraße: In Radstadt, turn east onto the B320 towards Schladming, bringing you to various towns in the region (e.g. Schladming in ca. 20 minutes).
From the northwest (z.B. Salzburg, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium ...):
- A10 Tauern Autobahn: Come on the A10 via Salzburg and head south as far as Exit 63 (Altenmarkt im Pongau).
- B99 Katschberg Road: Drive east on the B99 to Radstadt.
- B320 Ennstal Bundesstraße: In Radstadt, turn west onto the B320 bringing you to various towns in the region ( e.g. Schladming in ca. 20 minutes).
Within the region:
The various towns and villages (Schladming, Ramsau am Dachstein, Haus im Ennstal, Aich, Gröbming, Liezen) are interconnected via an excellent road system and are clearly signposted.Â
Important information if you are coming by car:
- Toll stickers: You will need to purchase a toll sticker if you plan to drive on autobahns (motorways) and expressways in Austria. You can buy them at gas stations shortly before the border, at many rest areas, and even online at www.asfinag.at. Make sure you affix them to your windshield appropriately.
- Speed limits:
You must obey Austrian speed limits
(in town: 50 km/h; outside of town: 100 km/h; autobahns: 130 km/h). - Winter equipment: During the winter months (ca. November until April), there is a winter equipment requirement (winter tires, and snow chains as weather conditions dictate).
- Parking: We provide free parking at our accommodations. Parking fees may be demanded at various tourism locales. Pay close attention to short-term parking zones and parking ticket machines.
- Route planner: Use an up-to-date online route planner (e.g. Google Maps, ÖAMTC route planner, ASFINAG) for detailed directions to your holiday destination. Always be sure to check out the latest weather conditions and forecasts.
When you have your own car, you enjoy maximum flexibility on your drive here as well as after your arrival, allowing you to explore the Schladming-Dachstein region and surrounding areas as you please. Have a great trip, and drive safe!
Ride the train to the Schladming-Dachstein region.
The Schladming-Dachstein holiday region is on the main Austrian and international rail lines and convenient to reach from all directions by train. Your primary railway station destination will be Schladming. Once there, you can take advantage of very good bus connections or taxi service to nearby communities such as Ramsau am Dachstein and Aich. Haus im Ennstal and Gröbming are not generally stops for long-distance trains, so, here too, we recommend first traveling to Schladming. Liezen has its own train station.
Arrival from Austria:
From Vienna / Lower Austria / Burgenland:
- Travel here direct on the Railjet or take a connecting train (generally involving a transfer at Leoben main station) continuing to Schladming. Depending on your connections, your travel time will be roughly 3-4 hours.
From Linz / Upper Austria:
- Take the train via Selzthal to Schladming. Travel time is about 2-3 hours.
From Graz / Styria (eastern and southern sections):
- There are direct connections as well as connecting options (e.g. via Bruck an der Mur or Leoben main station) to Stainach-Irdning or Schladming. Your ride time will be ca. 1.5-2.5 hours.
From Klagenfurt / Carinthia:
- Catch a train via St. Veit an der Glan and Bruck an der Mur to Schladming. The journey takes ca. 2.5-3.5 hours.
From Innsbruck / Tyrol:
- This route will generally require you to change at Salzburg main station. There, you can catch a train heading south to Radstadt and continuing to Schladming. The entire trip takes about 4-5 hours.
From Bregenz / Vorarlberg:
- This journey generally involves multiple transfers (e.g. in Innsbruck and Salzburg main station). The entire trip takes from 6-7 hours.
From Salzburg / Upper Austria (western sections):
- There are direct trains as well as trains requiring transfers in Radstadt, and continuing on to Schladming. Travel time is about 1-1.5 hours.
Arrival from neighboring countries:
From Germany:
- From Munich: Direct Railjet connections to Salzburg main station. Continue from there (see above, arrival from Salzburg) to Schladming. Your total travel time will be roughly 3-4 hours. Alternatively, there are connections via Zell am See and Bischofshofen.
- From other regions in Germany: Take advantage of good ICE and EC connections to Austria (e.g. via Passau to Linz or via Rosenheim to Salzburg). Once in Austria, catch the appropriate train to Schladming.
From Switzerland:
- Take a train via Zurich and Innsbruck or via Feldkirch and Innsbruck to Salzburg main station. Continue from there (see above, arrival from Salzburg) to Schladming. Your total travel time (depending on transfers) will be 6-9 hours.
From Italy:
- From South Tyrol: Connections over the Brenner to Innsbruck and continuing from there (see above, arrival from Tyrol) to Schladming.
- From other regions in Italy: Take advantage of international train connections to Austria (e.g. via Venice to Villach, continuing to Bruck an der Mur and Schladming).
From Slovenia:
- There are train connections via Ljubljana and Villach to Bruck an der Mur and continuing to Schladming.
Continuing on from Schladming:
- Bus: From Schladming main station, buses run at regular intervals to surrounding communities (e.g. Ramsau am Dachstein on different bus lines, Haus im Ennstal, Gröbming, Liezen). For the most part, the bus schedules are synched with train arrivals.
- Taxi: Taxis are standing outside the train station in Schladming, providing convenient transportation to your holiday accommodations.
- Local public transportation in the region: Be sure to check out the local bus network for continuing your journey in the region. During the summer months, travel on buses is included for free with your Schladming-Dachstein Sommercard, which you will automatically receive from us when you stay at Alpenidyll Apartments. Download the card by using the app and contacting our team even before you leave on your holidays!
Tips for Arrival by Train:
- ÖBB train schedules: Make use of the online train schedules and information provided for your convenience by Austrian Railways (ÖBB) at www.oebb.at or using the ÖBB app, so as to find the best connections and the shortest travel times.
- Sparschiene tickets: Book your tickets early to benefit from the cheaper Sparschiene fares.
- Combo tickets: Learn more about combo tickets that include train travel as well as transfers within the region.
- Luggage services: In some cases, ÖBB offers luggage services designed to make your journey even more comfortable.
Train travel is a more ecofriendly and relaxed way to reach the Schladming-Dachstein region. Plan your trip in advance in order to find the best available connections!
Fly into Salzburg and travel on from there to Schladming-Dachstein.
Flights to Salzburg (SZG):
Book a fight to Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport (SZG). This is the closest major airport to the Schladming-Dachstein region, with good connections from many European cities.
From Salzburg Airport to the Schladming-Dachstein region:
Upon your arrival at Salzburg Airport (SZG), you have the following options:
- Continue by train:
From the airport to Salzburg main station: on the No. 2Â bus (ca. 20-25 min) or by taxi (ca. 10-15 min).
From the main station to our region: Catch a train to your chosen train station in Schladming, Haus im Ennstal, Gröbming or Liezen (regular connections).
Travel time: ca. 1.5 - 2.5 hours.
Tickets: ÖBB Website or use a ticket vending machine. - Continue by taxi-shuttle:
Direct transfers from the airport: Convenient travel to your holiday accommodations.
Advantages: Convenient, time-saving (ca. 1 - 1.5 hours), flexible.
Bookings: Online in advance through various local providers, e.g. Taxi Maxi or Taxi Erlbacher
Prices: Higher than by train, but very attractive for families and groups. More affordable shared transfers are also possible. - Continue by rental car:
Car rental businesses: located at the airport, advanced reservations recommended.
Drive time: ca. 1 - 1.5 hours (e.g. to Schladming via the A10 and B320).
Advantages: Maximum flexibility, ideal way to explore.
Please note: Toll stickers required on the autobahns, winter equipment required in the winter months.
Choose the option that best fits your needs and budget.
Please contact our team if you have any further questions.