How To Get In Ellmau
Flying into Ellmau is possible; Salzburg Airport (SZG) is the closest airport, located around 75 kilometers away. Taking shuttle buses, taxis, or car rentals in Salzburg will get visitors to Ellmau in around 1.5 hours. Further flight choices are Munich Airport (MUC) and Innsbruck Airport (INN), which are 85 and 150 kilometers distant, respectively, and can be accessed from Ellmau by car, train, or bus.
Ellmau is linked to nearby towns including Kufstein, Sankt Johann in Tirol, Wörgl, and Kitzbühel by the VVT (Verkehrsverbund Tirol) bus service. The church and tourist office are next to Ellmau Dorf, the main bus stop.
Ellmau is ideally situated close to the B178 road (which follows the Inn River Valley) and the A12 highway, which runs from Innsbruck to Munich. Driving times from Salzburg are one hour and forty-five minutes, from Munich one and a half hours. Though winter drivers should use caution because of possibly icy and snowy conditions that call for snow chains or winter tires, online route planners can be helpful. It is wise to verify the weather and traffic before starting the trip.
Though Ellmau lacks a train station, ÖBB train services are available at the surrounding stations in Kufstein (15 km), Sankt Johann in Tirol (10 km), and Wörgl (20 km). Vienna, Zurich, Venice, and Prague are just a few of the domestic and foreign locations to which these trains offer swift and pleasant travel. Ellmau can be reached by bus, taxi or rental car in fifteen to thirty minutes from the train terminals.
By plane
Nestled between Kufstein and Kitzbühel in eastern Tyrol lies Ellmau. Flying there is easy from several hubs. The distances to Salzburg Airport is 60.5 km and Innsbruck Airport is 77.1 km. There are flights to and from numerous locations in Europe both domestically and internationally from these airports. Another option is to fly to Munich Airport, the largest and busiest airport in Germany, located 150 kilometers distant. It offers travel to and from numerous locations worldwide. Tickets can be purchased and flight schedules checked on the websites of [Salzburg Airport], [Innsbruck Airport], and [Munich Airport].
One can take a bus, a rail, or a car rental to travel to Ellmau from the airports. The most flexible and practical option is to rent a car and drive straight to Ellmau to explore the region at your own speed. Many locations, including [Europcar], [Hertz], or [Sixt], offer online or airport car rentals.
The most practical and simple approach to go from the airport to your Ellmau accommodation discreetly and immediately is by bus. Bus service is operated by Four Seasons Travel, which may deliver you from the airports to Ellmau right to your door. Make your reservation online or by phone.
The most economical and ecologically friendly method to go to Ellmau is via train. To reach Ellmau, take a shuttle service or a public bus after taking the rail from the airports to the nearest train stations in Wörgl, Kufstein, Kitzbühel, or St. Johann, Tirol. See the schedule of trains and purchase tickets at DB or ÖBB online. Ellmau is reachable from the train stations by public bus or shuttle service.
By train
Ellmau is a component of one of the biggest and most contemporary ski areas in the world, Ski Welt. The villages and cities around Ellmau are well served by train. The closest train stations are in Tirol, at Wörgl, Kufstein, Kitzbühel, and St. Johann; they are around 20 minutes’ drive or bus ride from Ellmau. Traveling from Innsbruck, Munich, Salzburg, Vienna, Zurich, and Venice, among other places, will get you to these train stations. The timetables and ticket booking are available online at DB (German Railways) or ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways).
Ellmau is reachable by public bus or shuttle service from the train terminals. Operating the shuttle service is Four Seasons Travel, which provides a door-to-door transfer from the rail stations to your Ellmau lodging. You can phone or schedule your transport online. Regular connections to Ellmau are made by the public bus, which is run by [VVT] (Tyrolean Transport Association). Your Wilder Kaiser GästeCard is a valid ticket for the KaiserJet hiking and swimming buses as well as the regional public transportation.
By car
From several directions, it is conveniently reachable by automobile. The A12 Inntal Autobahn is the closest highway and links Salzburg, Munich, and Innsbruck. Take exit 6 Kufstein Süd off of the A12 and head for Ellmau and St. Johann in Tirol. About 20 miles separate Ellmau from the exit. For an other option, use exit 17 Wörgl Ost and head for Ellmau and Söll. About fifteen kilometres separate Ellmau from the exit.
You may go from the south on the A13 Brenner Autobahn, which links Austria and Italy. Take exit 3 Innsbruck Süd off of the A13 and head for Ellmau and Brixen im Thale. About eighty kilometers separate Ellmau from the exit.
The B161 Pass Thurn Straße connects Kitzbühel to Zell am See if approaching from the east. Follow the indications for St. Johann in Tirol and Ellmau from Kitzbühel. About fifteen kilometers separate Kitzbühel from Ellmau.
By Bus
Many neighboring towns and cities, including Kufstein, Sankt Johann in Tirol, Wörgl, and Kitzbühel, are well-served by bus from Ellmau. Regular and dependable services are provided by the local bus company, VVT (Verkehrsverbund Tirol). Their webpage has the schedules and prices. Ellmau Dorf is the principal bus stop in Ellmau. It is situated in the middle of the hamlet, next to the church and tourist office.
