How to get to Solden
Getting to Solden
Sölden is near the end of the Ötz valley (a long side valley heading south from the Inn valley) and the high altitude means that it can be problematic to get to in bad weather and heavy snowfall.
The closest and most convenient airport is Innsbruck Airport (83 km away), with a transfer time of around 75 minutes to the resort. Salzburg Airport and Munich Airport are also popular alternatives for international travelers, although Munich is slightly farther away. Friedrichshafen Airport is also a good choice when picking an airport transfer or renting a car.
Sölden doesn’t have its own train station. You can take the train to Ötztal and then a regular bus up the valley. See below for detailed information on the nearest airports, transfer options, train connections, and driving routes to Sölden.
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Nearest Airports to Solden
| Airports | Distance to Solden | Transfer time | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|
Airport Innsbruck | 83 kilometers | ~ 75 minutes | ~ 150 minutes |
Airport Friedrichshafen | 211 kilometers | ~ 170 minutes | ~ 350 minutes |
Airport Munich | 234 kilometers | ~ 185 minutes | ~ 260 minutes |
Airport Salzburg | 261 kilometers | ~ 185 minutes | ~ 270 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 Solden
Airport Transfers to Solden
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Driving to Solden
Getting from Innsbruck Airport to Sölden
Innsbruck Airport is the closest and most convenient for Sölden. It 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.
The route from Innsbruck follows the main Inn valley motorway up to the junction at Haiming and then heads south into the Ötz valley. The road is a narrow mountain one but local taxi drivers and bus drivers are used to the journey. Delays are possible in bad weather due to other road users with inadequate winter equipment.
Getting from Munich Airport to Sölden
Munich airport is a long way from Sölden and the journey gets even longer at busy periods or in bad weather. The easiest route is to follow the motorway south to Kufstein and then the Inn valley motorway to the junction with Haiming described above.
Getting from Salzburg Airport to Sölden
Like Munich, Salzburg is not an ideal airport for Sölden as it involves a lengthy transfer, especially if travelling with holiday companies who add in stops along the way. The normal route heads through Germany on the motorway to Kufstein but those on holiday company transfer buses may end up travelling past Bad Reichenhall and St Johann in Tirol on the local roads if they are making stops at other resorts along the way.
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 Solden
Closest Train Station to Solden
Oetztal Train Station
Ötztal Bahnhof railway station is located at the entrance to the Ötz valley and is the nearest train station for Sölden. Trains run on the main line between Innsbruck to Zurich but Ötztal Bahnhof is a station on the Innsbruck suburban network and may require a change onto a regional service.
From the train station there is a local bus service available (which finishes early in the evening) or local taxis and minibuses should be available for the journey up the valley.
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