How to get to Gerlos
Getting to Gerlos
Gerlos is one of the more difficult destinations for the independent traveller without access to car transport to get to. Innsbruck Airport is the nearest and most convenient airport for getting to Gerlos (83 km), with an airport transfer time of around 75 minutes to the resort. Salzburg Airport and Munich Airport are popular alternatives for international travelers. Munich is slightly farther away.
Gerlos does not have its own train station. The best way to get there by public transportation is to take the train to Zell am Ziller and then take the bus to Gerlos, which involves several changes. Gerlos is one of those ski resorts where airport transfers are the most common type of transportation as it saves time and provides comfort. Below, you’ll find detailed information on the nearest airports, transfer options, train connections, and driving routes to Gerlos.
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Nearest Airports to Gerlos
| Airports | Distance to Gerlos | Transfer time | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|
Airport Innsbruck | 83 kilometers | ~ 75 minutes | ~ 150 minutes |
Airport Salzburg | 179 kilometers | ~ 135 minutes | ~ 235 minutes |
Airport Munich | 205 kilometers | ~ 145 minutes | ~ 265 minutes |
Airport Klagenfurt | 261 kilometers | ~ 215 minutes | ~ 425 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 Gerlos
Airport Transfers to Gerlos
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Driving to Gerlos
Innsbruck Airport to Gerlos
Innsbruck Airport is the most convenient both for choice of potential packages and for the proximity and ease of public transport. Essentially the journey takes the same route as for the more popular resort of Mayrhofen – in other words, heading along the Inn Valley motorway until Jenbach and then turning off into the long Ziller valley. Just before Mayrhofen is the town of Zell am Ziller and the route to Gerlos and the pass heads east from here.
Salzburg Airport to Gerlos
Salzburg airport offers three different options to get to Gerlos
The first is to head south down to Bischofshofen and then along past Zell am See through to Mittersill and Krimml before going over the Gerlos pass.
The second takes the same route over the pass but uses the route Salzburg-Lofer-Zell am See.
The most straightforward is probably the one using the motorway through Germany to Kufstein and then along the Inn valley motorway to Jenbach to join up with the route above from Innsbruck.
Munich Airport to Gerlos
The route from Munich Airport heads south to Rosenheim and Kufstein and then follows the Inn valley motorway and the Ziller valley as above.
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 Gerlos
Closest Train Station to Gerlos
Zell am Ziller Train Station
The closest railway station to Gerlos is 17km away at Zell am Ziller. During the day it is possible to take the regular local bus service up to the resort but in the evening it may be necessary to rely on a local taxi service.
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