Location and arrival

Arrival by car, train or plane

Altenmarkt-Zauchensee in the SalzburgerLand is one of the regions with the highest concentration of attractions in the Alpine region. Located in the heart of Europe, it is easily accessible both by car (just 1 km from the motorway) and by public transport. There is also a railway station in the village, with trains running hourly. For the final few kilometres from the station to your accommodation, the EFA shuttle is available, with additional stops on request. Air travellers arrive via Salzburg Airport, which is just 65 kilometres from the holiday destination.

Move through the region with the public transport!

Altenmarkt-Zauchensee is located in the Austrian state of Salzburg and is the perfect starting point for a variety of activities. On the A10 of the Tauern autobahn in the direction of Villach/Graz you can reach Altenmarkt-Zauchensee from Salzburg in just 45 minutes (65 km).

Coming from Germany via the A 8 motorway (Munich-Salzburg), take the Walserberg border crossing. Continue on the Tauern Autobahn A 10 in the direction of Villach.

Coming from the east (Linz/Vienna) via the Westautobahn A1 in the direction of Salzburg and continue as described above. From the south via the Pyhrnautobahn, the Ennstal and the Tauernautobahn A 10.

Due to extensive renovations to the Ofenauer and Hiefler tunnels and the Werfen tunnel chain, there will be obstructions on the A 10 Tauern Autobahn in Salzburg between mid-September 2024 and June 2025.
On the ÖAMTC website you will find all current information on traffic volume in Austria.

Please note:

  • To drive on the motorway in Austria you need a motorway vignette, which you can obtain at border crossings and petrol stations.
  • In winter, please think about suitable tires. In Austria, winter tires (min. 4mm, M S) are compulsory on snowy roads from November 1st to April 15th.

Stations for e-cars:

Here you will find all e-charging stations in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee.

Don't have your own car with you?

Simply hire a rental car after a comfortable journey by train or plane.
Further information at: www.mietwagen-pongau.at

Your best train connection to Altenmarkt-Zauchnesee

Get in. Get off relaxed.
On vacation by train, of course. A cheap way to start your holiday in an environmentally friendly way.
MOBILITO at Bischofshofen train station, the mobility center for the municipalities in the region, supports you with all the information you need about your train journey to the Pongau.

You can book all train tickets and seat reservations directly with MOBILITO.
You can get competent advice on your holiday timetable, on low train fares, reservations or door-to-door luggage by telephone on Tel.: +43 6462 / 330 30 33 or by email at reise@mobilito.at mobilito.at

Train stations nearby:
For rail travellers, there is a station right in Altenmarkt, or the Bischofshofen station, 24 km away. Both stations are served by EuroCity (EC) and InterCity (IC) services. The journey from Salzburg to Altenmarkt takes around 1 hour 20 minutes during the day and involves one change. From Vienna, you can reach Altenmarkt in around 4 hours with a maximum of two changes.

From Zurich, there is a daily EuroCity direct service to Bischofshofen and Radstadt. Tip: Travel in the panoramic carriage (1st class) and enjoy the wonderful Alpine scenery on your journey there.

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Online Fahrplanauskunft Salzburger Verkehrsverbund (SVV)
Online Fahrplanauskunft ÖBB

Pick-up from both train stations (Bischofshofen and Radstadt):

  • by bus or EFA-Shuttle
  • by your hosts
  • by transfer from Radstadt by taxi or Postbus

EFA-Shuttle:
The EFA Shuttle complements public transport from 6 am to 9 pm and, upon prior booking, takes guests to designated on-demand stops in Altenmarkt, Eben and Flachau, as well as to Radstadt railway station.
It operates flexibly as required and connects existing stops with key locations in the town. The shuttle is free for guests with a Guest Mobility Ticket. Bookings can be made in advance via the app or by telephone on +43662265500. Further information about the shuttle.

Taxi:

"The Trainline" supports you in planning your train journey and gives you live information about train times, accessibility and facilities. Whether you're traveling in Austria or Europe, Trainline makes it easy to compare and book tickets from a wide range of providers.

The following link takes you to the tickets: The Trainline

The nearest international airports are Salzburg (65 km) and Munich (235 km). All major airlines have Salzburg as their arrival and departure destination. Shuttle buses run from Salzburg to Altenmarkt-Zauchensee. From Salzburg Airport you can reach Salzburg Main Station in 15 to 20 minutes.

Flüge von/nach Salzburg
Flüge von/nach München

Individual airport transfers

Infrastructure on site