How To Get To Mayrhofen
Conveniently accessible by various means of transport, Mayrhofen is a small town in Austria known for its stunning alpine scenery and famous ski resorts. About 120 kilometers separate Innsbruck Airport (INN), the closest airport to Mayrhofen. From major European cities such as London, Amsterdam, Berlin or Vienna, travelers can simply fly to Innsbruck. Once at the airport, guests can choose to catch Mayrhofen by taxi, Four Seasons Travel bus or train. While the bus service makes many daily trips for 39 euros per passenger, the taxi journey usually takes an hour and costs approximately 150 euros. On the other hand, the rail journey involves changing trains in Jenbach and Zell am Ziller with tickets costing around 15 euros per passenger.
Several bus companies, such as Flixbus, Eurolines or Snow Express, offer regular or seasonal services to Mayrhofen from neighboring cities or countries for people who prefer to travel by bus. Bus travel times vary between three and twelve hours and ticket costs vary between ten and sixty euros per person. For timetables, prices and booking options, visitors can consult the specific websites of these bus operators.
Driving enthusiasts can choose to reach Mayrhofen by vehicle via the A12 motorway that connects Innsbruck to Kufstein. Drivers should follow signs for Zillertal and Mayrhofen after leaving Wiesing, covering a journey of approximately 80 km in around an hour and a half. Along with the purchase of a windshield sticker, available for €9.50 for 10 days, €27.40 for two months, or €92.50 at gas stations or border crossings, a fee is required toll of 9 euros to use the motorway.
An alternative option is to take a train from another part of Austria or Europe to Mayrhofen. Plan your trip and buy tickets on the ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) or DB (German Railways) websites. You will need to change trains at Jenbach and Zell am Ziller, where you will join the Zillertalbahn narrow gauge railway across the valley. Around five hours separate the train journey from Vienna to Mayrhofen, and each person pays around 60 euros. About four hours pass on the train from Munich to Mayrhofen, and each ticket costs around forty euros.
By plane
From the Austrian airports of Innsbruck and Salzburg, as well as the international airport of Munich, Mayrhofen is well connected, with a one to two hour journey to the resort. Although a little further away, you can alternatively fly to Bolzano or Memmingen, a decent drive away.
Nearest Airports to Mayrhofen:
- Innsbruck Airport – 75km / 1 hour
- Salzburg Airport – 170km / 1 hour 50 minutes
- Munich Airport – 196km / 2 hours
- Bolzano Airport – 189km / 2 hours 10 minutes
- Memmingen Airport – 240km / 3 hours
From these airports, you can book a shuttle to Mayrhofen, rent a vehicle or take a taxi. Four Seasons Travel, Airport Transfer Tirol and Zillertal Shuttle are some of the transport companies. The cost varies according to the season, number of passengers and location; Still, for a one-way trip you should budget between thirty and sixty euros per person.
Alternatively, you can use public transport from the airports to Mayrhofen. To go to the nearest train station, you will have to take a bus or train; After that, you will change to the Zillertalbahn train, which runs through the valley and stops in Mayrhofen. The airport and connections determine the duration and cost of the trip; however, you can view timetables and tickets on the ÖBB (Austrian Railways) website.
By train
If you want to travel by train, you can also quickly reach Mayrhofen from several European cities. Connected to Innsbruck, Salzburg, Munich, Vienna, Zurich and other points, Jenbach is the closest intercity railway station. From Jenbach, the Zillertalbahn train goes to Mayrhofen in around forty minutes for around ten euros a one-way ticket. Additionally, a combined ticket is available that covers both regional and intercity trains.
Offering magnificent views of the mountains and towns along the valley, the Zillertalbahn train offers a picturesque and pleasant way to reach Mayrhofen. The trip gains a nostalgic appeal with the train’s steam locomotive service, which operates on some days and stations. Their website offers more details about the Zillertalbahn train.
From/to Munich
The main international travel center and capital of Bavaria is Munich. From the main station, Hauptbahnhof, you can easily catch a train to Mayrhofen if you are flying to Munich. Direct trains to Jenbach, a city in Tyrol, require transferring to a local train.
Around 1.5 hours separate the journey from Munich to Jenbach, which costs around 25 euros. You can purchase your ticket at the station or online. The Bayern Ticket is a regional pass that allows you to spend a day traveling on any local train throughout Bavaria and some areas of Austria. For one person, the Bayern Ticket costs 26 euros; for each extra person – up to five – it costs 8 euros.
You should change to the Zillertalbahn (ZL) platform when you arrive in Jenbach. Running down the Zillertal valley to Mayrhofen, this narrow gauge railway runs every half hour and takes around forty minutes to reach Mayrhofen. Around seven euros is the fare; buy your ticket from the train driver. Especially at the end of the line, the Zillertalbahn can get full of skiers. If you have suitcases, organize them so that everyone has space. Traveling by train in this region is very pleasant and easy.
From/to Milan
Another large city, Milan, is connected to Mayrhofen by train. You can catch the same train from Munich if you are flying to Milan. Before crossing the border into Austria and arriving at Jenbach, this train stops at several Italian stations, including Verona, Trento and Bolzano. Around four hours separate the journey from Milan to Jenbach and it costs around forty euros. You can book your ticket at the station or online.
From Jenbach, proceed as recommended above to reach Mayrhofen via the Zillertalbahn. Your airline tickets will allow you to decide to start your train journey from Munich or Milan.
From/to Vienna
The capital of Austria and a historical and cultural center is Vienna. From Westbahnhof station, which is west of Vienna, you can take a train to Mayrhofen if you are flying to Vienna. Do not mix it with Wien Mitte station, located in the city center.
The six-hour train from Vienna to Mayrhofen requires a change at Jenbach. Around fifty euros is the fare; You can buy your ticket at the station or online. The ÖBB Vorteilscard is also available, a discount card that entitles you to a 50% discount on any train ticket purchased in Austria during one year. You can register online or at the station; the ÖBB Vorteilscard costs 66 euros.
Traveling by train from Vienna to Mayrhofen is much more pleasant if you are traveling with a child aged 1 to 1.5 years than renting a car. Although it would take longer and involve a modification:
- In Jenbach, the connection is very continuous; elevators handle all stairs. You won’t have to wait long, as the train from Mayrhofen leaves every half hour.
- Children would find perfect use in a restaurant car. You can get meals for your child and yourself, as well as drinks and snacks. Tables and chairs can also be used for games or reading books.
- Small children need considerable space (make sure you reserve seats in a car with sections; they are not left in the car seat for many hours). Let your child explore the train, stretch out and wander around. You can also meet other visitors and make friends.
- Especially if there are unoccupied seats in your compartment, the chairs provide the child with a pleasant horizontal sleeping position. To help your child feel comfortable, you can also bring a blanket, pillow and toy.
Not only booking seats but also buying a round trip ticket from Mayrhofen to Vienna seems to be a bit of a challenging task. At Mayrhofen station, the ticket office only offers tickets for the narrow gauge railway. You must purchase separate tickets if you want to continue traveling from Jenbach, the connector stop. From Vienna to Mayrhofen, you should also think about comp
By car
If you go to Mayrhofen, you will have to use the A12 motorway (Inntal Autobahn) and stop at Wiesing. Then look at the indicators of the Mayrhofen and Zillertal valleys. About thirty kilometers separate the Mayrhofen motorway exit and the journey takes thirty minutes. Using the motorway will have a toll cost of 9.50 euros for a 10-day vignette. The sticker is available online, at gas stations and border posts.
As you can visit the nearby region at your own pace, driving to Mayrhofen offers additional freedom and ease. Still, especially at busy times, you should also be careful with the traffic and parking situation. Although they have several parking spaces and garages, Mayrhofen charges a fee and these fill up quickly. On their website you can find out more about parking in Mayrhofen.
