Travelling to Gastein by train and enjoying a holiday without a car go hand in hand. Bad Hofgastein has its own railway station, with public transport connections to the centre and places you might want to explore during your stay. The Guest Mobility Ticket makes getting around easier.
Instead of thinking about motorway tolls, fuel stops and holiday traffic, you can focus on your train journey and the final stretch to the hotel. Just make sure you receive your Guest Mobility Ticket before you travel and know which part of your journey it covers.
Planning your train journey to Bad Hofgastein
Use an up-to-date journey planner to find a connection to Bad Hofgastein railway station. Journey times and changes depend on where you’re travelling from and your travel date. Before setting off, check for engineering works or timetable changes, too.
From the station, you can continue into town by bus. Look for an onward connection to Sendlhofer’s at Pyrkerstraße 34 that fits your train’s arrival time. The journey planner will show you the most suitable stop and current departure times. If you need help planning the final stretch, just ask us.
What does the Guest Mobility Ticket cover?
The Guest Mobility Ticket is a public transport pass for overnight guests in the Austrian state of Salzburg. During your stay, it lets you use public transport throughout the state, including regional buses, S-Bahn services, regional trains and long-distance trains within the area covered.
It’s useful for getting around the Gastein Valley and exploring further afield. Check your connections before heading out and plan your return journey, too. If you’re spending a long day outdoors, make sure you know when the last bus or train leaves.
Can I use the ticket on arrival and departure days?
Yes, for journeys covered by the ticket within the state of Salzburg. If you’re travelling from outside this area, it won’t cover your entire journey from home. You’ll need a separate ticket for any sections outside the area covered.
To use the Guest Mobility Ticket on your arrival journey, you’ll need to receive it before you travel. Get in touch with us in good time and provide the details needed for your stay so we can arrange for your ticket to be issued in advance. You can use it digitally or print out the PDF.
How much is the mobility levy?
The ticket is funded through a mobility levy collected alongside the overnight tourist tax. Until 30 April 2027, the levy is €0.50 per person liable to pay it, per night. From 1 May 2027, it rises to €1.10. Children under 15 are exempt from the mobility levy.
With a valid Guest Mobility Ticket, you won’t need an additional standard ticket for journeys within the area covered. Check separately whether extras, such as seat reservations, require an additional payment. The ticket itself does not include cable car rides or admission to attractions.
Exploring Gastein without a car
A holiday without a car is most relaxed when your arrival, days out and return journey fit together. Before you travel, think about the places you’d like to visit and check how to reach them by public transport. Staying in a central location such as Bad Hofgastein also means you can get to many places around town on foot.
Planning to come to Sendlhofer’s by train? Let us know as you organise your trip. We’ll help with questions about your arrival and arranging your Guest Mobility Ticket in advance. Then you can leave the car at home.
