How to get to Ellmau
Getting to Ellmau
Ellmau is virtually equidistant from Innsbruck and Salzburg airports – especially when travel time is factored in – while Munich airport is a simple haul up the motorway for most of the journey.
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Nearest Airports to Ellmau
| Airports | Distance to Ellmau | Transfer time | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|
Airport Salzburg | 74 kilometers | ~ 75 minutes | ~ 205 minutes |
Airport Innsbruck | 87 kilometers | ~ 70 minutes | ~ 115 minutes |
Airport Munich | 150 kilometers | ~ 100 minutes | ~ 180 minutes |
Airport Linz | 205 kilometers | ~ 150 minutes | ~ 295 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 Ellmau
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Driving to Ellmau
Salzburg Airport
Salzburg Airport is the closest airport to Ellmau. The airport offers a variety of charter flights, low-cost carriers and scheduled flights. The quickest way to Ellmau takes minor roads through ski resorts which can, however, make for a long journey in bad weather. It runs through the small part of Germany which separates one part of the province of Salzburg from another and then via Lofer and St Johann to Ellmau and the rest of the Tiroler Unterland resorts.
An alternate route can be taken via the German motorway system to Kufstein and Wörgl – although longer, this is possibly a better option in bad weather, but may be busy on weekends in high season.
Innsbruck Airport
Innsbruck Airport is not the closest of the airports, but the motorway connections through to the Inn valley town of Wörgl make it a popular one. Once off the motorway it is around 20-30 minutes’ drive through Söll and past Scheffau to the resort.
One reason why Innsbruck is a popular airport for the resort is the choice of charter and scheduled services offered in the winter months. The options are not restricted to the traditional weekend services any more as the airport has reasonably priced scheduled flights to the UK on weekdays.
Munich Airport
Munich Airport lies a good 20-30 minute drive to the northeast of the city but this modern and busy transport hub is easily reached by excellent motorway services. On the weekends the roads can get crowded with holiday traffic. The airport offers a good mix of mainstream scheduled flights and a variety of low-cost carriers.
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 Ellmau
Closest Train Station to Ellmau
Wörgl Hauptbahnhof
Although Wörgl is further away from Ellmau than St Johann, trains from Innsbruck run through the town before taking a 40-minute detour through the Brixen valley and out to St Johann. Thus some travellers from the Tyrol may want to take a taxi to the resort from Wörgl station. Public transport, whether it is bus or train, takes a while to wend its way past the resorts on the other side of the ski area before arriving at St Johann.
Those heading in from the direction of Salzburg can have a variety of bewildering options, ranging from changes in Saalfelden or Schwarzach, to a journey into the Tyrol and a change at Wörgl.
Once at St Johann there is a regular bus service to Ellmau, which runs to the early evening and takes 20 minutes, or the option of the local taxi companies.
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