Munich Airport to the Alps: How to Get to Your Ski Resort (2026/27 Guide)
Munich Airport (MUC) is one of the best gateways to the Alps: many of the biggest ski resorts in Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Germany are two to four hours away by road. Here is how the main options compare – and how long the drive takes to the most popular resorts.
Your options from Munich Airport
- Train: the S-Bahn takes you to Munich Hauptbahnhof or Freising, from where trains run to Kufstein, Innsbruck, Salzburg and Garmisch. You usually need one or two changes, plus a bus or taxi for the last part – with skis and suitcases.
- Shared shuttle: cheaper per seat, but you wait for other passengers and stop at several hotels, which can add hours on busy Saturdays.
- Private transfer: the driver meets you in arrivals and drives you door to door at a fixed price per vehicle. For families and groups it is often the cheapest option per person.
Driving times and prices to popular resorts
| Resort | Drive | Sedan (1–3) | Van (1–7) | Minibus (1–8) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayrhofen | ≈ 2:15 h | €394 | €453 | €414 |
| Kitzbühel | ≈ 1:55 h | €332 | €382 | €349 |
| Westendorf | ≈ 1:45 h | €320 | €368 | €336 |
| Saalbach-Hinterglemm | ≈ 2:40 h | €462 | €531 | €485 |
| Zell am See / Kaprun | ≈ 2:35 h | €442 | €508 | €464 |
| Ischgl / Galtür | ≈ 2:45 h | €474 | €545 | €498 |
| St. Anton am Arlberg | ≈ 2:40 h | €466 | €536 | €489 |
| Lech / Zürs am Arlberg | ≈ 2:55 h | €512 | €589 | €538 |
| Sölden | ≈ 2:45 h | €476 | €547 | €500 |
| Obergurgl / Hochgurgl | ≈ 2:55 h | €502 | €577 | €527 |
| Val Gardena / Selva / Ortisei | ≈ 3:35 h | €634 | €729 | €666 |
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen | ≈ 1:35 h | €270 | €311 | €284 |
Prices are fixed per vehicle, one way, including luggage, ski bags, tolls and vignettes. Return trips get 5 % off.
Tips for a smooth arrival
- Give us your flight number – the driver tracks your flight and waits free of charge if you are delayed.
- Travelling on a Saturday? Expect queues on the Inn valley motorway (A12) and the resort roads; a Sunday or mid-week arrival is much quieter.
- Book your return transfer at the same time – you get 5 % off and the pick-up time is planned around your flight home.