Getting here
St Gilgen is ideally placed
28km from Salzburg & just a few kilometres from the
motorway junction at Thalgau. It
can be reached by a variety of methods:-
Air
The nearest airport is Salzburg (just
25 minutes from St Gilgen), but Munich (1 hour 45 minutes)
& Linz (75 minutes) are also convenient to use &
situated on major motorways. Ryanair,
Flybe,
Thompsonfly
all operate low cost flights to Austria year round, with
several other operators flying during the winter season.
It is also worth checking British
Airways & Austrian
Airlines, who both fly to Salzburg & can
offer reasonably priced fares.
Hire cars are available for rent at all
the aforementioned airports, but it is advisable to book
these in advance to obtain the best rates (& to ensure
availability).
A taxi from the airport to St Gilgen costs
in the region of 40-55 euros.
Driving
Driving to St Gilgen can seem a little
daunting, but in reality is simple & straightforward.
The journey takes approximately 10 hours from Dunkirk ferry
port & is via excellent toll-free French, Belgian, Dutch
& German motorways. Traffic is generally lighter &
driving standards somewhat better than you may be used to
in the UK! It is advisable to stop overnight en-route &
there are many popular tourist sights just off the motorway
which can break up the journey.
With some very attractive ferry fares
on offer (combined with significantly cheaper European fuel
prices), this option can be very economical for families
or those with a lot of baggage or sports equipment.
Rail
Take the Eurostar to Brussels, & then
an Intercity train to Munich. From there, a final train
journey will take you to Salzburg. Local buses or a taxi
can then take you to St Gilgen.
Local Transport
For those without a car, local public
transport is well organised, cheap & reliable. The main
bus station is just 10 minutes from the apartment &
connects St Gilgen with Salzburg & a host of local towns
including Mondsee, Fuschl, Bad Ischl & Hallstadt. In
winter, there is a daily ski bus to the Postalm skiing &
winter sports area.
The Postbus website contains full service
details:- www.postbus.at
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