How To Get To Lech and Zürs am Arlberg
Flying into one of the main international airports in Zurich or Munich is the easiest and most convenient approach to reach Lech and Zürs from outside. These airports offer flights to and from various locations all around, and they are conveniently connected to train and bus lines that will take you to Langen am Arlberg, the nearest train station. From there you can take a shuttle or taxi to your accommodation in Lech or Zürs. Alternatively, be aware of traffic conditions and winter driving needs, even if you rent a car at the airport and drive to the ski resort.
If you are traveling from Europe or the UK to Lech and Zürs, you may want to consider the smaller international airports of Innsbruck and Friedrichshafen. These airports have fewer flights and are closer to the ski resort, reducing stress and freeing up more time on the slopes. By car, Innsbruck Airport is only an hour and a half from Lech; Friedrichshafen Airport is two hours away. There are shuttle transportation and car rental services at both airports. From Innsbruck or Friedrichshafen you can also take a train to Langen am Arlberg then a shuttle or taxi to Lech or Zürs.
Another way to reach Lech and Zürs is to take the train from your starting point to Langen am Arlberg, the closest station to the ski area. From several European cities such as Zurich, Munich, Innsbruck, Vienna, Paris and London, you can discover train connections. Along the way, the train ride is pleasant and scenic; you can admire the alpine views. Once you arrive in Langen am Arlberg, you can travel to your accommodation in Lech or Zürs by taxi or shuttle. About 17 km separate us and the journey takes about 20 minutes. Your train tickets can be booked online or at the station.
Get In - By Plane
Around 120 kilometers separate Lech and Zürs from the nearest international airport, Innsbruck Airport (INN). From many European cities, including London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris and Vienna, you can travel to Innsbruck. From Innsbruck you can reach Lech and Zürs by taxi, shuttle or private transfer (approx. 90 minutes). Alternatively, you can rent a car and drive yourself; Be aware, however, that the roads may be icy and snowy and you will need winter tires and snow chains.
About 200 kilometers away, another choice is to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland. Zurich, a major international hub, offers flights from various locations around the world. From Zurich, you can take the nearest train station Lech and Zürs, Langen am Arlberg, then take a bus or taxi to your last stop. The bus or taxi ride takes about twenty minutes; the train journey takes approximately 2.5 hours. Also in approximately 2.5 hours you can arrange a direct shuttle or private transfer from Zurich Airport to Lech and Zürs.
Get In - By Bus
You can also take a bus to Lech and Zürs if you are coming from other parts of Austria or neighboring countries. Operating companies include Flixbus, BlaBlaBus and ÖBB. There are frequent bus routes from Vienna, Salzburg, Munich and other places. Usually stopping at Langen am Arlberg, buses allow you to change to a local bus or taxi to reach Lech and Zürs. From Vienna, the bus journey takes about eight hours; from Salzburg, five hours; from Munich, four hours.
Get In - By Car
If you want to visit other ski resorts in the Arlberg region or explore the surrounding area, driving to Lech and Zürs can be a flexible and convenient approach to getting around. However, you must be prepared for winter road conditions and possible road closures resulting from avalanches or heavy snowfall. You will also need to purchase a vignette, a sticker that allows you to use Austrian highways. You can buy a sticker online, at a border crossing, or at gas stations.
Lech and Zürs mainly take the A14 motorway, which winds through the Rhine valley, then the B197 road to the Arlberg Pass. From the pass you can take the B198 road to Lech and Zürs. You can also follow the A12 motorway, which winds along the Inn Valley, then the S16 road to the Arlberg tunnel. In the direction of Lech and Zürs from the tunnel, take the B197 and B198 roads. From Vienna, the travel time is almost six hours; from Salzburg it takes about three and a half hours; from Munich it’s three hours.
Get In - By Train
Enjoy the view of the Alpes and valleys along the way make the train journey to Lech and Zürs a pleasant and picturesque way of travel. Direct trains to Langen am Arlberg, the closest station to Lech and Zürs, from Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Zurich and other locations. From Langen, it will take you around twenty minutes by bus or taxi to reach Lech and Zürs. From Vienna, the train runs for about seven hours; from Salzburg it takes four hours; from Munich it takes three hours; from Zurich it takes two and a half hours.
