Lisa Winkler

Gezinsreisexpert · October 25, 2024 · 6 min. leestijd

Practical

Getting to the Zillertal – All Roads Lead to Paradise

Whether by car, train or plane – the Zillertal is easily accessible from all directions. As a travel expert, I'll show you the best connections, practical tips and how to turn even the journey into an experience.

By Car

Coming from Germany, take the A12 Inn Valley motorway to the Zillertal exit (at Wiesing) and you're in the valley within minutes. From Munich it's approximately 1.5 hours, from Salzburg around 2 hours. Tip: to save the Brenner Pass toll, take the toll-free route via the Achensee – scenically stunning and only 15 minutes longer. At Das Lisa'l, free parking spaces are available right at the house.

By Train – Including the Zillertalbahn

The ÖBB train station Jenbach is the gateway to the Zillertal and served by IC and Railjet trains. From Jenbach, take the legendary Zillertalbahn to Zell am Ziller (approximately 35 minutes). The narrow-gauge railway runs hourly and is an experience in itself – especially the historic steam train rides in summer. From Innsbruck main station, the journey to Jenbach takes just 20 minutes.

By Air

The nearest airport is Innsbruck (approximately 40 minutes by car). Further options: Munich (around 2 hours), Salzburg (around 2 hours) and Verona (around 3 hours). Transfer services and car hire are available at all airports. Some tour operators also offer shuttle services directly to the Zillertal.

Getting Around Locally

In the Zillertal, you're well connected even without a car. The Zillertal transport services operate a dense bus network connecting all villages in the valley. With the Zillertal Activcard (available from the Zillertal Tourist Board), public transport is free. Ski buses take you directly to the base stations of the ski areas.

"Even the journey to the Zillertal is an experience – when the valley opens up and the mountains rise like sentinels on both sides, you know: the holiday has begun."