How to get to Serfaus
Getting to Serfaus
Serfaus Fiss-Ladis might be one of Austria’s best ski resorts for families but it is far from the easiest to get to without airport transfers arranged in advance. Innsbruck Airport is the closest (93 km) and most convenient airport, around 75 minutes from the resort by airport transfer. Zurich Airport and Munich Airport are also popular alternatives for international travellers, while Munich is slightly further away. Airport Friedrichshafen is also a good option if you have available flight options to get there.
Serfaus does not have a trainstation, the best train stations nearby is Landeck which involves another hour busride to get to Serfaus. If you want to get to Fiss or Ladis, you have to hop on the same bus but exit earlier. Below you’ll find detailed information on the nearest airports, transfer options, train connections and driving routes to Serfaus from all the mentioned airports.
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Nearest Airports to Serfaus
| Airports | Distance to Serfaus | Transfer time | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|
Airport Innsbruck | 93 kilometers | ~ 75 minutes | ~ 165 minutes |
Airport Friedrichshafen | 179 kilometers | ~ 145 minutes | ~ 310 minutes |
Airport Munich | 224 kilometers | ~ 185 minutes | ~ 280 minutes |
Airport Zurich | 248 kilometers | ~ 180 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 Serfaus
Airport Transfers to Serfaus
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Driving to Serfaus
Gettting from Innsbruck Airport to Serfaus
The proximity of Innsbruck Airport and its choice of ski charter flights make the destination a winter for Serfaus. 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.
The route from Innsbruck follows the main Inn valley motorway up to the junction at Landeck and then heads south into the upper Inn valley. At Ried im Oberinntal the route leaves the main road to the Italian border and starts to climb into the mountains. Adequate winter equipment and experience of driving on narrow roads in bad conditions are obligatory for any car trip to the resorts.
Gettting from Munich Airport to Serfaus
The most direct way to head from Munich Airport to Serfaus is through the city and south to Garmisch, Ehrwald and the Fernpass. From there the route joins the main Inn valley motorway and the description above at Imst. In bad conditions or heavy traffic, drivers may prefer to stick to the motorway via Kufstein, however.
Gettting from Salzburg Airport to Serfaus
The normal route from Salzburg Airport heads through Germany on the motorway to Kufstein and then into Austria via the Inn valley motorway. Those looking for a scenic route may prefer the country roads via Lofer, St Johann and Söll, although this should be avoided in heavy traffic or bad snow conditions.
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 Serfaus
Closest Train Station to Serfaus
Landeck-Zams Train Station
Landeck train station is located at the entrance to the Upper Inn valley and on the main line between Innsbruck and Zurich. Regular trains run on this line but the short journey from Landeck to Serfaus is by relatively infrequent bus (service finished in the early evening) or by a taxi ordered from the resort or hailed at the train station.
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