How to get to Kaprun
Getting to Kaprun
Getting to Kaprun is straightforward. Salzburg Airport is the nearest and most convenient airport for getting to Kaprun (100 km), with an airport transfer time of around 80 minutes to the resort. Innsbruck Airport and Munich Airport are popular alternatives for international travelers. Munich is slightly farther away.
Kaprun has a good rail connection with the train station Fürth-Kaprun in the village and Zell am See train station close by. The best way to get there by public transportation is by train. Below, you’ll find detailed information on the nearest airports, transfer options, train connections, and driving routes to Kaprun.
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Nearest Airports to Kaprun
| Airports | Distance to Kaprun | Transfer time | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|
Airport Salzburg | 100 kilometers | ~ 80 minutes | ~ 135 minutes |
Airport Innsbruck | 154 kilometers | ~ 135 minutes | ~ 215 minutes |
Airport Munich | 216 kilometers | ~ 160 minutes | ~ 295 minutes |
Airport Klagenfurt | 226 kilometers | ~ 155 minutes | ~ 235 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 Kaprun
Airport Transfers to Kaprun
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Driving to Kaprun
Salzburg Airport
Salzburg airport is just under 100 kilometers away. What is probably the most popular route takes the A10 motorway south from the city towards the Tauern tunnel. The motorway exit is just before Bischofshofen and heads through St Johann im Pongau and Bruck before reaching Kaprun. An alternate route on more minor roads is to cross Germany via Bad Reichenhall to Lofer and then to head south through Saalfelden and Zell am See.
Innsbruck Airport
Innsbruck Airport is not usually the main choice for skiers heading to the resort – however the wide choice of flights available to the airport and, of course, availability may dictate transfers to the resort from the Tyrol. If this is the case, the best route is along the motorway to Wörgl, then via Kitzbühel over Pass Thurn and down along the Salzach valley.
Munich Airport
Those driving themselves from Munich airport have a fairly straightforward route south towards Rosenheim and over the border past Kufstein. Probably the simplest way in winter conditions is to take the route via Wörgl, Westendorf and Pass Thurn – some of the alternate routes are via Lofer or Fieberbrunn.
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 Kaprun
Closest Train Station to Kaprun
Fürth-Kaprun Train Station
Zell am See railway station is located around seven kilometres from Kaprun. Trains run regularly to Zell am See from Salzburg and Innsbruck, with connections from those routes both north and south into other countries. Buses run frequently from the station into Kaprun centre and taxis are also available for the short journey. There is also a small railway station at Fürth on the Mittersill line about two kilometres from Kaprun.
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