Hallstatt Transportation

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The nicest way to get to Hallstatt is by train, a bit slow and not luggage friendly (closest lockers are in Bad Ischl), you arrive at the other side of the lake, from where you have a beatifull boatride, 2,20 Euro.
Some direct trains from Vienna, more trains from Attnang-Puchheim on the Vienna to Salzburg line, and from Stainach-Irdning on the Graz to Innsbruck line.

On the left of my picture you may see the steep track of the cablecar going up to the "Salzwelten" - the oldest Salt-mines in the world, dating back 7000 years
The guided tour through "Salzwelten" will take 70 minutes, but you will need a bit more than 3 hours for the visit.

For more infos and pics about Salzwelten - just click here for: GERMAN text

or for English text on my link below !

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To get to Hallstatt by train, whether you are coming from Salzburg or Vienna, you need to change trains in Attnang Puchheim. From there it is a beautiful scenic journey to Hallstatt, especially if you sit on the left side of the train facing the front.
Don't be alarmed during the trip if the announcements of where the train is headed do not mention Hallstatt. I really thought that I was on the wrong train and finally I asked a man who seemed to be a local and he told me that Hallstatt was not the next stop but the one after that. I certainly breathed a sigh of relief.
At Hallstatt Train Station you transfer to a ferry that will take you across the Lake to Hallstatt proper for a cost of 2.20 euro. The trip across the lake affords a fabulous photo opportunity. Have your camera handy.

One of the easiest ways to arrive in Hastatt is to arrive by train which stops on the opposite side of the lake and take the little boat across. Parking is difficult in high season and is limited to pay and display car parks so this is the best way into the small town.

You will arrive at Hallstatt via an unmaned train station which drops you off across the lake. From here you will need to take a short 5 minute boatride across the lake to reach the town itself. the boatride will cost $2 Euro per person so make sure you arrive with pocket change to pay with as there is no ATM machine at the train stop. Be aware though that the ferry across the lake leaves rather early in the day so you'll have to coordinate the ferry times with you're train's arrival time.

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Salzburg to Hallstatt:
From Salzburg central bus station(opposite Hbf train stn) to bad Ishl by bus cost Eur 8.20 pax
Then by train Bad ishl to Hallstatt,cost Eur 3.30 pax.
From thepier take a boat ride across to Hallstatt Eur 3 pax

RETURN JOURNEY TO SALZBURG:

Walk 10 mins to the other end of town and took a bus near the road barrier.This feeder bus took us across the tunnel and we board another bus to Bad Ishl.From bad ishl we board another bus all the Way to Salzburg.One ticket cost Eur 11.20,much cheaper and faster despite connections.

The quickest way to get up to the salt mines is by taking the funicular. The cost is 12,60 euro, and this includes the entrance fee to the mines. Once off the funicular, it's a 20-minute walk up to the visitor's centre. Along the way there are exhibits about the first people who worked the mines and the settlers of that area. The entrance to the salt mines, called Miner's Refuge, is located 928 meters above sea level!

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If you arrive at Hallstatt by train, you will have to take a ferry across Lake Hallstatt to the village. From the train platform take the gravel path down to the dock. The ferry costs 1,90 euro each way. The ferry leaves shortly after each train arrives, and boats leave Hallstatt with enough time to get each train back.