How to get to Zauchensee
Getting to Zauchensee
Salzburg airport is by far and away the most convenient location for those arriving by air, both from the point of view of choice of flights and road and rail connections from the airport. The smaller regional Austrian airports might offer alternatives for those who are served by their more restricted choice of flights.
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Nearest Airports to Zauchensee
| Airports | Distance to Zauchensee | Transfer time | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|
Airport Salzburg | 80 kilometers | ~ 60 minutes | ~ 190 minutes |
Airport Klagenfurt | 171 kilometers | ~ 120 minutes | ~ 270 minutes |
Airport Linz | 210 kilometers | ~ 140 minutes | ~ 295 minutes |
Airport Graz-Feldkirchen | 214 kilometers | ~ 155 minutes | ~ 350 minutes |
Distances are calculated form Airport to the village centre via Google Maps. Travel times are approximate and may vary depending on weather and traffic conditions.
Map of Airports near Zauchensee
Airport Transfers to Zauchensee
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Driving to Zauchensee
Salzburg Airport
Salzburg Airport offers a good variety of charter flights in the winter (mostly on the weekend) as well as the usual scheduled flights. Those renting a car from the airport will find that the route is straight down the motorway to the south with only a short non-motorway stretch at beginning and end. Salzburg is also well-served by rail connections (reached by airport bus) in the direction of Radstadt, the nearest railway station.
Klagenfurt Airport
Klagenfurt is the second closest airport to Zauchensee and has limited flights from low-cost carriers as well as a slightly more extensive programme from some Germany cities. Road access from the airport is mostly via the Tauern motorway.
Linz Airport
Linz has a few low-cost flights from destinations within Europe as well as mainly business services from some German cities. Road or rail access to Zauchensee is easiest through Salzburg.
Graz Airport
Graz has a decent programme of scheduled flights, mainly from cities in nearby countries. The easiest road route is via the A9 through to Schladming and on to Radstadt.
Munich Airport
Although it is quite a distance away, Munich may still be an option because of the transport connections through to Salzburg and the wide range of flights available.
If you plan to drive from the airport or nearby cities, renting a car can be convenient. Below you can compare car rental options for any closeby Airport or City. If it’s your first time driving in Austria in winter – check out our full guide on Driving in Austria in Winter — it covers safety, rules, car rental advice and tips.
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Public Transport Connections to Zauchensee
Closest Train Station to Zauchensee
Altenmarkt im Pongau Train Station
The nearest railway station to Zauchensee is down in the valley in Radstadt. The railway station there is a regular stop on fast Inter-City and EC trains and there are frequent bus services up to the resort.
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