How to get to Kitzbuhel
Getting to Kitzbuhel
Getting to Kitzbuhel is straightforward. Salzburg Airport is the closest (74km) and most convenient airport, around 75 minutes from the resort by airport transfer. Innsbruck Airport and Munich Airport are also popular alternatives for international travellers, while Munich is slightly further away.
Kitzbuhel is also well connected by rail, with a train station located directly in the centre. Traveling to Kitzbuhel from any Airport usually involes a change in Wörgl HBF. Below you’ll find detailed information on the nearest airports, transfer options, train connections and driving routes to Kitzbuhel from all the mentioned airports.
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Nearest Airports to Kitzbuhel
| Airports | Distance to Kitzbuhel | Transfer time | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|
Airport Salzburg | 74 kilometers | ~ 75 minutes | ~ 165 minutes |
Aiport Innsbruck | 104 kilometers | ~ 85 minutes | ~ 125 minutes |
Airport Munich | 167 kilometers | ~ 115 minutes | ~ 155 minutes |
Airport Linz | 205 kilometers | ~ 155 minutes | ~ 260 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 Kitzbuhel
Airport Transfers to Kitzbuhel
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Driving to Kitzbuhel
Innsbruck Airport to Kitzbuhel
Innsbruck Airport is not the closest but may be the most convenient airport for Kitzbühel. Much of the route is along the Inn valley motorway until the town of Wörgl is reached, where a local road heads past the resorts of Brixen, Hopfgarten, Westendorf and Kirchberg. Innsbruck has long been known as a popular destination for ski charter flights – especially from the northern European countries – but now the introduction of new lower-fare scheduled flights from major destinations like London has made it into a real option for those flying from further afield.
Salzburg Airport to Kitzbuhel
Salzburg Airport is the closest airport to Kitzbühel – but the shortest journey is on minor roads through ski resorts which can make for a long journey in bad weather. The route from the airport heads through the small part of Germany which separates one part of the province of Salzburg from another and then via Lofer and St Johann into the valleys which branch off for the skiing areas of the Wilder Kaiser and Kitzbühel.
An alternate route can be taken via the German motorway system to Kufstein and Wörgl but this is scarcely worth it as it still involves a journey on country roads from Wörgl to Kitzbühel.
Munich Airport to Kitzbuhel
Munich Airport is a longer journey to Kitzbühel but another one which is on motorways for much of the way. The route south to Kufstein can get busy in holiday periods but this is certainly a viable option for those arriving on one of the more extensive programme of scheduled flights.
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 Kitzbuhel
Closest Train Station to Kitzbuhel
Kitzbuhel Hauptbahnhof
Kitzbühel actually boasts two railway stations – most people will be looking for the Hahnenkamm stop rather than the Schwarzsee one. (The stop before the Schwarzsee is for Kirchberg. also part of the Kitzbühel ski area.) Trains run from Wörgl on a regional service, making the routes from Innsbruck and Munich probably easier than that from Salzburg.
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