Transfers to Zell am See and Kaprun
Zell am See sits on a lake below the Schmittenhöhe, with the Kitzsteinhorn glacier at nearby Kaprun. The railway station is only about 500 m from the cityXpress gondola.
Zell am See airport distances
- Salzburg Airport: about 99 km, 1 h 15 to 1 h 20
- Innsbruck Airport: about 148 km, about 2 h 10
- Munich Airport: about 208 km, about 2 h 30
Zell am See taxi prices
Published fixed fares per vehicle, which include tax, tolls and some waiting time:
- Salzburg Airport: about €180–215 by car, about €300 by van
- Innsbruck Airport: about €320–450
- Munich Airport: about €400–550
- Vienna Airport: about €700–850
Shuttles and trains
A shared low-cost airport shuttle runs from Salzburg to Zell am See, advertised from about €29 per person. Trains from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof take about 1 h 35 to 1 h 40, with frequent services through the day. From the station you can walk to the gondola. Saalbach is a short drive away. Private fares are per vehicle, so a car or van shared by a family or group often costs less per person than you might expect. Book early for winter Saturdays, when most holiday weeks begin and roads are busy. Mention skis, snowboards and child seats when you book.