How to get to Mayrhofen
Getting to Mayrhofen
Getting to Mayrhofen is straightforward. Innsbruck Airport is the closest (74km) and most convenient airport, around 65 minutes from the resort by airport transfer. Salzburg Airport and Munich Airport are also popular alternatives for international travellers, while Munich is slightly further away.
Mayrhofen is also well connected by rail, with a train station located directly in the village centre. Below you’ll find detailed information on the nearest airports, transfer options, train connections and driving routes to St Anton.
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Nearest Airports to Mayrhofen
| Airports | Distance to Mayrhofen | Transfer time | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|
Airport Innsbruck | 74 kilometers | ~ 65 minutes | ~ 110 minutes |
Airport Salzburg | 170 kilometers | ~ 120 minutes | ~ 200 minutes |
Airport Munich | 196 kilometers | ~ 135 minutes | ~ 200 minutes |
Airport Klagenfurt | 285 kilometers | ~ 240 minutes | ~ 390 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 Mayrhofen
Airport Transfers to Mayrhofen
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Driving to Mayrhofen
Getting from Innsbruck Airport to Mayrhofen
Innsbruck is one of the most popular airports for charter flights but the increase in the number of scheduled flights – especially outside the weekend period – has only confirmed its status as the best airport for Mayrhofen.
The route from Innsbruck follows the main Inn valley on the motorway past the city in the direction of Salzburg. The exit into the Ziller valley is at Strass.
Getting from Salzburg Airport to Mayrhofen
Salzburg Airport offers a good variety of charter flights in the winter months and it is a popular flight destination for visitors to ski resorts to the east of Innsbruck.
Bus transfers will normally run via the country roads past St Johann and Söll in order to allow the travel companies to drop off guests for other resorts – those who have hired cars will be able to choose the more convenient option of travelling along the motorway past the Chiemsee and then down to Kufstein and into Austria to join the Inn valley motorway.
Getting from Munich Airport to Mayrhofen
Munich Airport is again an easy journey on motorways until reaching the Ziller valley. The route skirts the city of Munich to the east and follows the motorway south to Kufstein and then west towards Innsbruck before turning into the Ziller valley.
travelling onwards to other ski resorts
Travelling onwards to Finkenberg, Tux or the hotels near the Hintertux base station is further than people sometimes imagine. Those arriving by public transport in Mayrhofen will have to switch to bus or taxi for the final stage of their journey. Here are the distances for onward travel for some of the resorts:
Mayrhofen-Finkenberg – 5km
Mayrhofen-Vorderlanersbach – 12km
Mayrhofen-Tux – 13km
Mayrhofen-Hintertux – 20km
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 Mayrhofen
Closest Train Station to Mayrhofen
Mayrhofen Train Station
Rail journeys require a change from the main Inn valley railway line at Jenbach train station. From there the Ziller valley line heads from the entrance of the valley up to the train station on the edge of Mayrhofen in just under an hour. Trains stop running fairly early in the evening, however.
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