Innsbruck Airport to St. Anton, Ischgl & Sölden: Transfers 2026/27

The quickest way from Innsbruck Airport to St. Anton, Ischgl, Sölden or Mayrhofen is a pre-booked transfer or taxi: Innsbruck Airport says almost all of Tyrol’s well-known ski resorts are within roughly an hour’s drive, and St. Anton is just over an hour away. The cheapest route is public transport – bus F to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof (about 20 minutes, €3.30) and then an ÖBB train plus a local bus – while shared shuttles sit in between on price. Compare every option below, or go straight to our Innsbruck Airport transfers page to contact local companies directly.

Innsbruck Airport to Tyrol ski resorts: quick comparison

Option	Price	Journey time	Runs	Best for
Bus F + ÖBB train + local bus	€3.30 for bus F, plus train and bus fares	About 1.5–2.5 hours depending on resort	Daily; trains to St. Anton every two hours, resort buses every 30 minutes	Solo travellers, light luggage, daytime arrivals
Shared shuttle (per seat)	Fixed per-person fare, quoted on booking	About 1–2 hours plus waiting and drop-offs	Fixed timetables, busiest on weekends	Couples and solo skiers who want door-to-door
Private transfer (per vehicle)	Fixed price per car or minibus	About 1–1.5 hours	Any time, booked in advance	Families, groups, late flights, lots of kit
Taxi from the rank	Meter or agreed price; indicative list at the airport	About 1–1.5 hours	When taxis are available	Short-notice trips, missed shuttles
Hire car	Rental plus vignette and fuel	About 1–1.5 hours in good conditions	Any time	Confident winter drivers visiting several resorts

How to get from Innsbruck Airport to St. Anton, Ischgl, Sölden and Mayrhofen by public transport

Every public transport route starts the same way. Bus line F runs from the stop outside the terminal to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof (main station) in about 20 minutes. A single Innsbruck ticket costs €3.30 and a 24-hour ticket €7.30 (IVB 2026 fares). Buy it at the ticket machine, in the IVB Tickets app or online before you board – the printed ticket is valid for 45 minutes once stamped on the bus, the online version for 90 minutes. The first bus F leaves the station at 04:32 for early flights.

From Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, ÖBB regional and long-distance trains run west along the Inn valley and east towards the Zillertal. Check connections and buy train tickets on the ÖBB website or app, and check the operator’s rules for ski bags before you travel.

Innsbruck Airport to St. Anton by train

St. Anton has its own station on the Arlberg railway, a short walk from the village centre and the lifts. Railjet and EuroCity trains stop there every two hours and there is a direct train from Innsbruck; plan on around 1 hour 15 minutes from the Hauptbahnhof. Paid lockers are available at St. Anton station. This is the simplest train route in the region because there is no bus leg at the end.

Innsbruck Airport to Ischgl by train and bus

Take a direct train from Innsbruck to Landeck-Zams, then bus line 260, which runs every 30 minutes from Landeck-Zams station through the Paznaun valley to See, Kappl, Ischgl and Galtür. With the PIA app and an activated Ischgl guest card or Silvretta Card Premium, the bus leg from Landeck-Zams is included. Allow around two hours or more door to door, depending on connections.

Innsbruck Airport to Sölden (and Obergurgl) by train and bus

Take the train to Ötztal Bahnhof at the entrance to the valley, then the regional bus up the Ötztal. Buses leave the station every 30 minutes; Sölden is around 38 km up the valley road and the same corridor continues to Obergurgl. Check the VVT timetable for the exact line and times. If you are staying in Obergurgl, see our Obergurgl transfers page for door-to-door options.

Innsbruck Airport to Mayrhofen by train and Zillertalbahn

Take an ÖBB train east to Jenbach, then change to the narrow-gauge Zillertalbahn, which runs every half hour up the Zillertal to Mayrhofen. It is a straightforward route for people who travel light, but changing trains with skis, boots and suitcases is harder work than it sounds.

Shared shuttle vs private transfer from Innsbruck Airport

A shared shuttle is priced per seat. You join other passengers on a fixed timetable, the vehicle waits for a set window after your flight lands and then drops everyone at their hotels in turn. Four Seasons Travel, for example, runs shared classes with maximum airport waits of 150 minutes (Budget) or 60 minutes (Economy), plus a 25-minute Economy Plus and private classes for up to 8 people. In the Ötztal, the local bus company also sells an Ötztal Shuttle from airports and stations.

A private transfer is priced per vehicle. You leave as soon as you have your bags, nobody else is dropped off on the way and the driver goes straight to your accommodation. Because the price is for the whole car or minibus, private transfers often cost the same as, or less than, several shuttle seats once you are a group of four or more – compare a per-person shuttle fare multiplied by your group size with a single per-vehicle quote before you book.

Pre-booked private transfers from Innsbruck Airport

A private transfer makes most sense for families, groups sharing the cost, anyone landing late in the evening, and skiers with a lot of equipment. You get a fixed price agreed in advance, a meet-and-greet in arrivals, child seats if you ask for them and no waiting for other flights. On busy Saturdays a pre-booked car also avoids the queue at the taxi rank.

Our Innsbruck Airport transfers page lists local companies you can contact and book directly. Companies that serve the resorts in this guide include:

• Airport Taxi Tirol – Innsbruck-based airport taxi and transfers
• AlpExpress Innsbruck – airport transfers from Innsbruck
• Ötztaler Shuttle Service – shuttle service for the Ötztal, including Sölden
• Taxi Anton St. Anton – taxi service based in St. Anton
• Alpentaxi Ischgl – taxi service based in Ischgl
• Christophorus Reisen Mayrhofen – transport company based in Mayrhofen

For resort-specific options, see our pages for St. Anton transfers, Ischgl transfers, Sölden transfers and Mayrhofen transfers.

Innsbruck Airport taxi to the ski resorts

There is a taxi stand directly in front of the terminal. The airport publishes an indicative taxi price list and points out that the actual cost depends on the size of the taxi and the amount of luggage. For a resort trip of an hour or more, agree the price before you set off, or ask for a fixed fare – many local taxi firms quote fixed prices to the main resorts. Taxis on the rank are not guaranteed late at night or on peak Saturdays, so book ahead if your arrival time is fixed.

Driving from Innsbruck Airport: hire cars and winter rules

Car hire desks are close to the terminal. Before you drive to the mountains, check these Austrian rules:

• Vignette: a toll vignette is required on Austrian motorways and expressways. 2026 prices for cars are €9.60 for 1 day, €12.80 for 10 days and €32 for 2 months. Buy it from the ASFINAG webshop or app, at petrol stations or at toll points; online 1-day and 10-day vignettes are valid immediately. From 1 December 2026 the vignette is sold in digital form only.
• Arlberg tunnel: the S16 Arlberg expressway tunnel is a separate toll section (€8.80–€18.50 per trip) on top of the vignette. You do not need the tunnel to reach St. Anton from Innsbruck, but you may if you continue towards Vorarlberg.
• Winter equipment: from 1 November to 15 April Austria applies a situational winter equipment rule – in wintry conditions your car must have winter tyres (ÖAMTC recommends at least 4 mm tread). Carry snow chains and fit them where signs require them; hire companies can supply them on request.
• Safety vest: carry a reflective vest for every occupant.

Most of the drive uses the A12 Inntal motorway before turning off into the side valleys, where roads are narrower and more exposed to snow.

Saturday transfer day and peak traffic

Most chalets and many hotels in Tyrol change over on Saturdays, so the airport, the Inntal motorway and the valley roads into the Zillertal, Ötztal and Paznaun are at their busiest on Saturdays in high season, especially around Christmas, New Year, February half-terms and Easter. Shared shuttles fill up and take longer because of extra drop-offs. If you can, choose a Sunday or midweek flight, leave extra time for return journeys to the airport, and book transfers well ahead for holiday weeks.

Ski and snowboard luggage

Tell your transfer company how many ski or board bags you are bringing when you book – a minibus with a trailer or a larger vehicle may be needed for groups, and some shuttles limit oversized items. If you are travelling by train, keep in mind the changes at Innsbruck, Landeck, Ötztal or Jenbach. Many visitors hire skis in the resort instead, which makes public transport far easier.

Child seats

Austrian law requires children up to 135 cm tall to use a suitable child seat, but taxis and hire cars are exempt. The Austrian motoring club ÖAMTC still recommends securing children by age and size, especially on airport trips. Request child seats when you book a transfer and give each child’s height and weight so the right seat is provided.

Late and night arrivals

Public transport options shrink in the evening, and a late train-and-bus route to Ischgl or Sölden can involve long waits or missed connections. If you land in the evening, a pre-booked private transfer or taxi is the reliable choice. Give the company your flight number so they can track delays, and check whether waiting time is included.

Alternative airport: Munich

Munich Airport has more flights than Innsbruck but is much further away: about 260 km to St. Anton, about 230 km to Ischgl and about 170 km to Mayrhofen according to the resorts. Shuttle and private transfer companies run from Munich to the Tyrolean resorts; see our Munich Airport transfers page. If you drive, German motorways are toll-free for cars but you need an Austrian vignette once you cross the border.

Getting to other places from Innsbruck Airport

• Innsbruck city: bus F to the centre and Hauptbahnhof in about 20 minutes – see Innsbruck transfers.
• Lech: on the Vorarlberg side of the Arlberg, reached via St. Anton – see Lech transfers.
• Obergurgl: beyond Sölden at the top of the Ötztal – see Obergurgl transfers.

Tips for Innsbruck Airport ski transfers

• Buy your bus F ticket at the machine or in the app before boarding – Ischgl’s tourist office warns that tickets can’t be bought on the bus.
• Ask your accommodation about guest cards: in some valleys, such as the Paznaun, the guest card includes the local bus from the station.
• Only use taxis from the official rank or companies you have booked; agree the fare for long resort trips before you leave.
• Rounding up the fare is a common tip for good service, but it is not compulsory.
• Card payment is widely accepted, but confirm it when booking a taxi or transfer.
• Check road conditions and the weather before driving – side valleys can close temporarily after heavy snowfall or because of avalanche risk.