How to get to Alpbach
Getting to Alpbach
Getting to Alpbach is straitforward. Innsbruck Airport is the nearest and most convenient airport for getting to Alpbach (57 km), with an airport transfer time of around 55 minutes to the resort. Salzburg Airport and Munich Airport are popular alternatives for international travelers. Munich is slightly farther away.
Alpbach does not have its own train station. The best way to get there by public transportation is by train and bus. The closest train station is in Brixlegg, from thre you can take a bus. Below, you’ll find detailed information on the nearest airports, transfer options, train connections, and driving routes to Alpbach.
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Nearest Airports to Alpbach
| Airports | Distance to Alpbach | Transfer time | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|
Airport Innsbruck | 57 kilometers | ~ 55 minutes | ~ 90 minutes |
Airport Salzburg | 143 kilometers | ~ 100 minutes | ~ 210 minutes |
Airport Munich | 169 kilometers | ~ 115 minutes | ~ 180 minutes |
Airport Friedrichshafen | 271 kilometers | ~ 205 minutes | ~ 380 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 Alpbach
Airport Transfers to Alpbach
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Driving to Alpbach
Innsbruck Airport to Alpbach
Alpbach is around 45 minutes’ journey from Innsbruck airport. The trip along the Inn valley motorway is a short one until the motorway exit at Brixlegg and Kramsach. The road then heads up past Reith bei Alpbach into the Alpbach valley.
Innsbruck has a wide selection of charter flights which mainly arrive on the weekend, as well as a good choice of scheduled flights which includes some of the low-cost carriers to destinations in the United Kingdom.
Salzburg Airport to Alpbach
Salzburg Airport is under two hours away from Alpbach. There is a choice of routes: one uses the road through the “German corner” near the airport and then via Lofer and St Johann out to Wörgl and then back onto the Inn valley motorway. This can be a trickier journey in bad weather or heavy traffic and there is an alternate choice which is virtually motorway all the way via the German Autobahn to the junction with the Munich-Inn valley motorway north of Rosenheim.
Munich Airport to Alpbach
Munich Airport is located around two hours away from Alpbach. The airport is situated to the north of the city, and the motorway network which bypasses Munich to the east and then heads down to Rosenheim, where it joins up with the motorway from Salzburg, and the border at Kufstein.
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 Alpbach
Closest Train Station to Alpbach
Brixlegg Trainstation
Brixlegg railway station down in the Inn valley is the closest to Alpbach and is on the direct line from Innsbruck, Salzburg and Munich. Buses run during the day through to early evening from the railway station on the thirty-minute journey, and taxis are also available.
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