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How to get fromHeidelberg to Hallstattby train, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Heidelberg to Hallstatt by train, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 62
    2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Attnang-Puchheimtrain train Drf / ...
    3. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Hallstatttrain train Re
    4. Take the ferry from Hallstatt station to Hallstatt Marktferry ferry
    9h 9m
    €97–232

  2. Drive  529.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Heidelberg to Hallstattcar car 529.4 km
    5h 12m
    €90–129

  3. Train, ferry via Stuttgart

    1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Attnang-Puchheimtrain train Drf / ...
    4. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Hallstatttrain train Re
    5. Take the ferry from Hallstatt station to Hallstatt Marktferry ferry
    11h 13m
    €119–268

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  • Distance: 602.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Hallstatt, Austria?

There is no direct connection from Heidelberg to Hallstatt. However, you can take the train to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, take the train to Attnang-Puchheim, take the train to Hallstatt, walk to Hallstatt station, then take the ferry to Hallstatt Markt. Alternatively, you can drive from Heidelberg to Hallstatt in around 5h 12m.

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