Innsbruck to Mayrhofen: Travel and Time Information
Innsbruck is the closest and most popular airport for Mayrhofen, with direct winter flights from the UK and a short drive into the Zillertal.
- Distance from Innsbruck Airport: about 70 km
- Typical transfer time: around 1 hour 15 minutes, up to 1 hour 30 minutes on busy Saturdays or in heavy snow
- Route: A12 Inntal motorway east, then south at the Zillertal exit and up the valley through Fügen, Kaltenbach and Zell am Ziller to Mayrhofen
- Best for: families, groups, couples and anyone skiing the Zillertal
How long does an Innsbruck to Mayrhofen transfer take?
A private Innsbruck to Mayrhofen transfer takes around 1 hour 15 minutes in normal conditions. The motorway section along the Inn valley is quick, and most of the journey time is the 30 km drive up the Zillertal, where the valley road passes through several villages.
Allow longer on Saturdays during peak season, when changeover traffic builds up in the valley, and during heavy snowfall. Shared transfers can take a little longer because of drop-offs for other passengers.
Mayrhofen Transfers from Innsbruck and Other Airports
Innsbruck is the main airport for Mayrhofen, but Ski-Lifts also arranges transfers from Munich, Salzburg and Memmingen if that suits your flights better.
Shared Transfers to Mayrhofen
Mayrhofen shared transfers are a favoured choice among budget-conscious travellers who are comfortable sharing their journey with fellow passengers on similar flight schedules. While they may involve a brief wait at the arrival meeting point and extra stops en route, shared transfers are among the most cost-effective and efficient ways to reach Mayrhofen.
Ideal for group travellers, a shared Mayrhofen transfer contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing the number of vehicles heading to the mountains.
Private Transfer
A private transfer is the fastest and most convenient way to travel from the airport to your accommodation. With exclusive use of the vehicle, you’ll travel directly to your destination without additional passenger stops. Private transfers provide a door-to-door service wherever vehicle access allows, making them ideal for families, groups and travellers carrying ski equipment.
Luxury Transfer
A luxury transfer provides a premium door-to-door service with spacious, high-specification vehicles and direct transport to your accommodation wherever vehicle access allows. Whether you’re travelling as a couple, family or small group, luxury transfers offer additional comfort, privacy and a refined start to your holiday.
Coach Transfer
A coach transfer is the ideal solution for larger groups travelling together. With plenty of room for passengers, luggage, and ski equipment, coach transfers provide a convenient door-to-door service wherever vehicle access is available, ensuring your entire group arrives together.
How to get from Innsbruck to Mayrhofen
Pre-booked transfer
A pre-booked transfer is the most direct way to get from Innsbruck to Mayrhofen. Your driver meets you at Innsbruck Airport and takes you straight to your accommodation in around 1 hour 15 minutes, with ski bags included.
Train from Geneva Airport to Morzine
There’s no direct train from Innsbruck to Mayrhofen. Take an ÖBB train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Jenbach (about 20 to 30 minutes), then change onto the Zillertalbahn, the narrow-gauge valley railway, which runs to Mayrhofen station at the end of the line. Allow 1 hour 30 minutes from Innsbruck’s main station. From Innsbruck Airport, take a bus or taxi into the city, the whole journey takes around 2 hours 30 minute with ski luggage.
Hire Car from Innsbruck to Mayrhofen
The drive from Innsbruck to Mayrhofen takes about 1 hour. Follow the A12 Inntal motorway east, take the Zillertal exit and follow the B169 up the valley. You’ll need a motorway vignette for the A12, and winter tyres are required in wintry conditions.
Bus from Geneva Airport to Morzine
Local buses run up the Zillertal from Jenbach, but no bus goes directly from Innsbruck Airport to Mayrhofen. A taxi from the rank is possible but usually costs more than a pre-booked private transfer and isn’t guaranteed to have room for ski bags.
Mayrhofen to Innsbruck Airport Transfer
When it’s time to go home, your return transfer from Mayrhofen to Innsbruck Airport collects you from your accommodation. Your pickup time is sent by text and email the afternoon before you leave, so you know exactly when to be ready.
Why book your Innsbruck to Mayrhofen transfer with Ski-Lifts?
- Transfer Innsbruck to Mayrhofen in around 1 hour 15 minutes, with no connections to make
- Skis, luggage and child seats included, as long as you add them when you book
- Flights monitored on private transfers, with pickups adjusted where possible if you’re delayed
- 24/7 support on the day of travel through the emergency number on your booking confirmation
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before you travel
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Which is the closest airport to Mayrhofen?
Innsbruck Airport is the closest airport to Mayrhofen, about 70 km away, with a transfer time of around 1 hour 15 minutes. Salzburg and Munich are popular alternatives with more flight choice, and Memmingen suits some low-cost flights. Mayrhofen station, at the end of the Zillertalbahn, is the nearest train station.
Mayrhofen ski resort: the heart of the Zillertal
Mayrhofen is a lively Austrian resort about 70 km from Innsbruck Airport, at the head of Tyrol’s Zillertal. Gondolas run straight from the village to the Penken and Ahorn ski areas, and the Hintertux Glacier lies farther up the valley, making it a popular choice for families, intermediates, snowboarders, and après-ski fans.
- Resort altitude: 630 m
- Highest point: 2,500 m (3,250 m at the Hintertux Glacier)
- Pistes: 157 km
- Lifts: 57
Winter skiing and snowboarding
- Beginners and families: the Ahorn has wide, gentle slopes away from the busier Penken runs, with ski schools and children’s areas in resort.
- Intermediates: Penken has most of the terrain, with long blue and red runs linking to Horberg, Rastkogel, and Eggalm.
- Experts: the Harakiri is Austria’s steepest groomed slope, with a 78% gradient, and there’s plenty of off-piste with a guide.
- Snowboarders: the Penken snowpark is one of Europe’s best-known, with runs for every level.
Village life and activities
- Après-ski: one of the liveliest scenes in Austria, starting at the Penkenbahn top station and moving down to Brück’n Stadl and the Ice Bar.
- Ski hire: save up to 50% on ski and snowboard hire with Skiset when you book in advance.
- Events: Mayrhofen hosts the Snowbombing festival in spring.
Nearby resorts and ski areas
- Hintertux Glacier: further up the Tux valley, with skiing almost all year.
- Finkenberg: a quieter village linked to the Penken by gondola.
- Ski-Zillertal 3000: one lift pass covers Mayrhofen, Finkenberg, Lanersbach, Eggalm, Rastkogel and the Hintertux Glacier.
Book your Innsbruck to Mayrhofen transfer with Ski-Lifts for an easy start to your holiday, just 1 hour 15 minutes from Innsbruck Airport.
Mayrhofen Transfer – Frequently Asked Questions
Mayrhofen is approximately 70km from Innsbruck Airport. The transfer takes around 1 hour 30 minutes depending on traffic and weather conditions,making it one of the quickest and most convenient ski resort transfers in Austria.