How to Get to Mayrhofen
Mayrhofen is easy to reach all year round, whether you’re coming for winter sports or summer hiking.
Here’s a quick guide to your best travel options:
Closest Airports
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
- Closest and most convenient.
- Distance: Around 75 km
- Driving time: About 1 hour 15 minutes
Public transport:
- Bus or taxi from the airport to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof (main station)
- Train to Jenbach, then the Zillertalbahn train to Mayrhofen
- The journey takes around 2 to 2.5 hours in total
Transfer Services: Available and widely used, especially in winter
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
- Good option, especially for budget flights
- Distance: Around 170 km
- Driving time: Around 2.5 hours
Public transport:
- Bus or taxi to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
- Train to Jenbach, then Zillertalbahn to Mayrhofen
- Total journey time is about 3.5 to 4 hours
Munich Airport (MUC)
- Well-connected with international flights
- Distance: Around 190 km
- Driving time: Around 2.5 to 3 hours
Public transport:
- S-Bahn from the airport to Munich Hauptbahnhof
- Train to Jenbach, then Zillertalbahn to Mayrhofen
- Total journey time: About 4.5 hours
Other Airport Options
Vienna Airport (VIE)
- Works if you’re combining Mayrhofen with a city break
- Distance: Around 470 km
- Driving time: About 5 hours
- Train: Direct trains to Jenbach (around 4.5 hours), then Zillertalbahn to Mayrhofen
Memmingen Airport (FMM)
- Handy for budget airlines like Ryanair
- Distance: Around 200 km
- Driving time: Around 2.5 to 3 hours
- Train: Takes around 4 to 5 hours with a couple of changes
Train Travel to Mayrhofen
If you prefer public transport:
The key train hub is Jenbach
From there, take the scenic Zillertalbahn narrow-gauge train to Mayrhofen
Trains run regularly, and the journey takes about 50 minutes
You can check train times on the ÖBB website or Deutsche Bahn
Car Hire
Driving gives you flexibility, especially if you’re staying outside the centre or planning day trips.
- Roads are well-maintained year-round
- Winter tyres are compulsory in winter (usually November to April)
- Parking in Mayrhofen is generally easy, with several public car parks
Approximate drive times:
- Innsbruck – 1 hr 15 min
- Salzburg – 2.5 hrs
- Munich – 2.5 to 3 hrs
- Vienna – 5 hrs
Transfers
If you’d prefer not to drive or manage train changes:
- Shared and private transfers are available from all airports
- These can be booked in advance, especially during ski season
- Journey times match the car travel estimates and take you door to door
Check companies like Four Seasons Travel or local providers like Taxi Kroll for options.
