How to get to St Anton
Getting to St Anton
Getting to St Anton am Arlberg is straightforward. Innsbruck Airport is the closest (96km) and often the most convenient option, around 75 minutes from the resort by transfer. Friedrichshafen Airport and Zurich Airport are also popular alternatives for international travellers, while Munich is slightly further away.
St Anton 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.
Innsbruck to St Anton: transfers take ~75 minutes, and public transport is typically ~100 minutes depending on connections.
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Nearest Airports to St Anton
| Airports | Distance to St Anton | Transfer time | Public transport |
|---|---|---|---|
Airport Innsbruck | 96 kilometers | ~ 75 minutes | ~ 100 minutes |
Airport Friedrichshafen | 132 kilometers | ~ 105 minutes | ~ 215 minutes |
Airport Zurich | 202 kilometers | ~ 140 minutes | ~ 210 minutes |
Airport Munich | 227 kilometers | ~ 185 minutes | ~ 250 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.
Other airport option: Salzburg Airport which is a longer journey – see driving section below
Map of Airports near St Anton
Airport Transfers to St Anton
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Driving to St Anton
Innsbruck Airport to St Anton
Innsbruck Airport is the most popular for St Anton and the one that most package holidaymakers and independent skiers will use.
Getting from Innsbruck airport to the ski resort involves following the main Inn valley motorway up to where the road splits for Ischgl or St Anton. The road through to St Anton is much improved over previous years with the construction of tunnels and dual carriageway sections
Zurich Airport to St Anton
Zurich Airport is a popular airport for those arriving via scheduled flights. Those who have not arranged a transfer will find a local bus company runs a feeder bus into the Arlberg during the Saturday daytime hours. The rail connections from Zurich to Langen am Arlberg followed by a bus or taxi are another alternative.
Those hiring a car would probably be best to take the route from Zurich via St Gallen and then join the Austrian motorway via Feldkirch and the route up towards the Arlberg pass. In bad weather the Arlberg tunnel is a recommended choice.
Friedrichshafen Airport to St Anton
Friedrichshafen Airport, also a low-cost flights destination, has transformed itself into a popular option for visitors wanting to head for the resorts of the Arlberg. The road from the airport follows the northern shore of Lake Constance before joining the Austrian motorway at Bregenz and following the same route as the one from Zurich above.
Munich Airport to St Anton
Munich Airport is a trek from the western part of Austria. There are various ways to head into Austria from Munich. The best choice is to use the motorway south to Kufstein and along the Inn valley to Innsbruck. Then follow the route from Innsbruck.
Alternatively, drivers who know the area can head through the city and take the motorway south to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
From Garmisch Austria can be reached via Mittenwald and Seefeld or via the Fern pass and Imst – in both cases joining with the Inn valley motorway.
Salzburg Airport to St Anton
Salzburg Airport is the least convenient and popular of the airports. A rail connection runs from the city to St Anton (and further via bus or taxi). The road connection heads through Germany to Kufstein on the Austrian border (and then via the Inn valley motorway as above).
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.
Car Rentals
Parking in St Anton
Parking in the resort can be expensive and problematic – day trippers are best using one of the big car parks found at the entrance to the resort.
Public Transport Connections to St Anton
Closest Train Station to St Anton
St Anton Am Arlberg Train Station
St Anton train station is located just outside the town centre within easy walking distance of the ski area. In fact, a skier could stay in Innsbruck, buy a train ticket to St Anton and then head straight onto the piste without a problem.
The rail journey from Innsbruck to St Anton train station takes around one hour and 20 minutes. St Anton is part of the express rail service between Innsbruck and Zurich or to Bregenz in the Vorarlberg so there is a direct train to the ski resort.
The train journey from Zurich takes around two hours and 40 minutes if direct (up to 4 hours if not). The ride from Friedrichshafen takes around 20 minutes longer – however the trip from Zurich is often direct and that from Friedrichshafen involves several changes.
From Munich the journey can take 4-5 hours with a couple of changes of train and from Salzburg just over 3 hours, often with a change in Innsbruck.
Bus and Taxi
If you arrive by train, local buses and taxis can help you get from St Anton train station to your accommodation—especially if you’re travelling with ski luggage. For the most accurate local bus routes and timetables, use the official timetable page from St Anton tourism.
Shuttle bus from Zurich Airport
If you’re flying into Zurich, Arlberg Express operates an Airport shuttle bus from Zurich Airport to St Anton am Arlberg (Check the timetable).
Local Taxi
If you arrive to the train station and don’t fancy to walk or take a bus to your hotel or even need a safe way to your Accommodation after too much Apres Ski ;) ask your hotel to arrange a taxi or contact:
Hallo Taxi – +43 664 383 1670 www.hallo-taxi.at/en
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