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St. Anton am Arlberg is a popular destination for skiing vacations. The closest airports are Innsbruck and Zurich, with Munich, Friedrichshafen, Memmingen, and Salzburg also serving the region. From Innsbruck, transfers to the resort take about 80 minutes by private transfer or rental car. There is also a bus service from Innsbruck airport, or you can take a shuttle bus to Innsbruck station and get the train directly to St. Anton. Zurich Airport is also a popular option for those arriving via scheduled flights. A local bus company runs a feeder bus into the Arlberg during Saturday daytime hours. The rail connections from Zurich to Langen am Arlberg, followed by a bus or taxi, are another alternative.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Nearest airports | Innsbruck, Zurich, Munich, Friedrichshafen, Memmingen, Salzburg |
| Nearest rail connection | St Anton |
| Bus connections | Landeck, Lech, Langen am Arlberg |
| Private airport transfer | Hallo Taxi |
| Nearest rail connections from airports | Zurich to Langen am Arlberg |
| Shuttle bus | Tyroltours / Spiss Reisen, Alpentaxi, Der Antoner |
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Closest airports: Innsbruck, Zurich, Friedrichshafen, Memmingen, Munich, and Salzburg
The closest airports to Arlberg, Austria are Innsbruck, Zurich, Friedrichshafen, Memmingen, Munich, and Salzburg. The closest train stations are Langen and St Anton. Here is some information on how to get to Arlberg from these airports and stations:
Innsbruck Airport
Innsbruck Airport is the closest airport to Arlberg, located 100-120km away. It is a popular destination for ski charter flights, especially from Northern European countries. It is also served by lower-fare scheduled flights from major destinations like London.
Innsbruck Airport to St Anton train station takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes. From St Anton, it is a short walk to the ski area.
Zurich Airport
Zurich Airport is located 193-196km from Arlberg. It is a great airport when travelling to St Anton, especially for those arriving from outside Europe. Zurich has a railway terminal in the airport, and trains run every few minutes to the main Zurich station. The train journey from Zurich to St Anton takes around 2 hours and 40 minutes if direct, and up to 4 hours if not. The Arlberg Express provides a scheduled bus service between Zurich Airport and St Anton on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the winter season.
Friedrichshafen Airport
Friedrichshafen Airport is around 127-130km from Arlberg. It is a good option for those travelling to St Anton, with good train connections. The train journey from Friedrichshafen to St Anton takes around 3 hours and 20 minutes, with several changes.
If driving from Friedrichshafen Airport to St Anton, it is a very easy journey of around 90 minutes, mostly on dual carriageway.
Memmingen Airport
Memmingen Airport is approximately 170km from Arlberg. Ryanair flies into Memmingen from Stansted.
Munich Airport
Munich Airport is 236-250km from Arlberg. It is a complicated drive from Munich Airport to St Anton, but it is the quickest route if you head via Memmingen and Lindau into Austria and then use the motorway to head up to the Arlberg. This should take around 3 and a half hours.
The train journey from Munich to St Anton takes 4-5 hours, with a couple of changes.
Salzburg Airport
Salzburg Airport is the furthest of the airports listed, at 283-294km from Arlberg. It is the least convenient and popular of the airports. The train connection from Salzburg to St Anton takes just over 3 hours, frequently with a change at Innsbruck.
Langen and St Anton Train Stations
Langen and St Anton train stations are both convenient for the airports of Zurich or Friedrichshafen. The train journey from Zurich to Langen takes around 2 hours and 20 minutes, and the journey from Friedrichshafen takes around 20 minutes longer. The trip from Zurich is direct, while the journey from Friedrichshafen involves several changes.
From Langen, you can hire a taxi or take the local bus to St Anton.
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Getting to Arlberg from Innsbruck
Innsbruck is a popular gateway to the Arlberg region, particularly for skiers, with the airport offering charter flights and internal European scheduled services. The city is well-connected by road, rail and air.
By Car
Innsbruck is located right next to the highway that connects Austria from east to west. When travelling from the east, you enter Tirol via Kufstein (coming from Munich or Salzburg). From the west, you go through the Arlberg tunnel (toll). If you are coming from the south, you will enter Tirol at the Brenner pass. To drive on the Autobahn, you will need to purchase a Vignette road tax sticker, which can be bought at gas stations.
By Train
There is a regular train service from Innsbruck to St Anton am Arlberg, which takes around 2.5 hours. Trains run every 1-2 hours and depart from the city's main station. Tickets cost €18.40 and can be purchased online. The train journey from Innsbruck to St Anton am Arlberg can be done in conjunction with a flight, as there are direct trains from Innsbruck airport to the resort.
By Plane
Innsbruck Airport is the most popular airport for those travelling to St Anton am Arlberg. It is served by charter flights and internal European scheduled services, with flights from major cities like London. The airport is small, with a supermarket, bakery and cafe in the arrival/departure hall.
By Bus
There are bus connections available to St Anton am Arlberg from Landeck, Lech and Langen am Arlberg.
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Getting to Arlberg from Zurich
The Arlberg region in Austria is a popular destination for skiing and other winter sports. It is easily accessible from Zurich, Switzerland, which is a popular arrival airport for intercontinental flights.
The easiest way to get to the Arlberg region is by flying into Zurich Airport and then taking a transfer. If you haven't arranged a transfer in advance, you can take the Arlberg Express bus service, which runs into the Arlberg region during Saturday daytime hours. Alternatively, you can take a train or bus to Langen am Arlberg and then a bus or taxi to your final destination.
If you prefer to travel by train, the journey from Zurich to Langen am Arlberg takes around two hours and 20 minutes. From Langen, you can take a bus or taxi to your final destination in the Arlberg region. The train journey from Zurich to St Anton am Arlberg takes around two hours and 40 minutes if direct, and up to four hours if not. The train route passes through the beautiful Arlberg Pass, one of the world's most spectacular train journeys.
If you prefer to drive, the journey from Zurich to the Arlberg region takes around two hours. The recommended route is via St Gallen, joining the Austrian motorway via Feldkirch, and then taking the route towards the Arlberg pass. In bad weather, the Arlberg tunnel is recommended.
There are also shuttle bus and taxi services available to St Anton am Arlberg from Zurich.
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Getting to Arlberg by bus
There are several ways to get to Arlberg by bus, depending on where you are travelling from.
If you are arriving by plane, the closest airports are Innsbruck (100km), Friedrichshafen (130km), Memmingen (170km), Munich (190km), Zurich (200km) and Salzburg (270km). From Zurich Airport, you can take the Arlberg Express airport transfer bus to Lech or Zürs. This service is more frequent at weekends, but there is also a single daily bus from the airport. You can also take the train from Zurich to Langen am Arlberg and then take a bus or taxi to Arlberg. Langen is the closest train station to Lech and is the most convenient for the airports of Zurich or Friedrichshafen. The train journey from Zurich takes around 2 hours and 20 minutes, and from Friedrichshafen around 20 minutes longer. At Langen, you can take a taxi or the local bus, which runs every 1 or 2 hours until around 10 pm.
From Innsbruck Airport, you can follow the main Inn valley motorway to St Anton am Arlberg. There is also a train from Innsbruck to St Anton, which takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes. From St Anton, you can take a bus or taxi to Lech Zürs. There is a direct train from Switzerland to St Anton every few hours. From Munich, you can take the train to St Anton, and then a bus or taxi.
There is a bus service from St Anton to Langen am Arlberg, Lech and Landeck. During the winter season, there is a night bus that serves the various districts of Lech Zürs into the early hours of the morning.
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Getting to Arlberg by train
The Arlberg Railway, which connects the Austrian cities of Innsbruck and Bludenz, is Austria's only east-west mountain railway. It is one of the highest standard-gauge railways in Europe, reaching 1,310 metres (4,298 feet) above sea level at its highest point. The 136.7-km line is served by international trains, including the Orient Express, and many long-distance, high-speed EuroCity (Transalpin) and Railjet trains.
Every couple of hours, a modern Railjet train links Zurich with Innsbruck, Salzburg, and Vienna via the Arlberg Railway through the beautiful Arlberg Pass. One Railjet per day runs beyond Vienna to/from Budapest, and another to/from Bratislava. There is also a daily conventional EuroCity train called the Transalpin between Zurich, Innsbruck & Graz, which includes a first-class panorama car. The nightjet sleeper train between Zurich and Vienna/Budapest also uses this route.
The train journey from Zurich to Innsbruck is 282 km (175 miles), with the train running alongside the shore of the Zürichsee and then the Walensee. The pass itself is long, narrow, and curvaceous, with the train snaking along the valley sides, often high above the valley floor. Between Bludenz and St Anton am Arlberg, the train passes through the Arlberg Tunnel, 10.2 km (6.3 miles) long, and the highest part of the line. The tunnel transit takes only 5 minutes, after which the train descends towards Innsbruck.
Travellers can also take the quick trains from Munich's main station to Innsbruck and then a fast connection to St Anton, followed by a bus or taxi. The journey from Munich takes 4-5 hours with a couple of changes, and from Salzburg, it takes just over 3 hours, often with a change in Innsbruck.
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Frequently asked questions
The closest airport to Arlberg is Innsbruck, which is approximately 100km away.
You can get to Arlberg from Innsbruck by rental car, bus, or train. The journey takes about 80 minutes by car.
Yes, Zurich Airport is also close to Arlberg, approximately 200km away. Friedrichshafen Airport is another option, about 130km from Arlberg.
You can get to Arlberg from Zurich by train, bus, or car. The Arlberg Express provides a scheduled bus service between the airport and Arlberg during the winter season.
