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Vigo and Pozza di Fassa from Innsbruck station
From Innsbruck main station, directly and quickly over the Brenner and the Costalunga Pass to the mouth of the Val di Fassa. For anyone arriving by train who wants to avoid more time-consuming changes.
The route
From Innsbruck main station the drive takes the Brenner motorway south over the Brenner and, after the border, down the Wipptal and the Isarco valley towards Bolzano. At the Bolzano Nord exit it heads into the Val d’Ega and the Dolomites, first to Birchabruck, then left to Nova Levante and up to the Costalunga Pass at 1,745 m. From the pass it drops down into the Val di Fassa, where Vigo and Pozza lie at the mouth of the valley.
The two villages are close together and have formed one municipality since 2018. So: one municipality, one route, one fixed price.
From Innsbruck it is about 150 km, around 2 hours 15 minutes in normal traffic.
The sections through the Val d’Ega to the Costalunga Pass and down from the pass into the Val di Fassa are demanding in winter. Our vehicles carry full winter equipment from 1 November.
The Brenner is an internal Schengen border, so in principle there are no checks. The Austrian and Italian authorities can still carry them out at any time, so please keep your travel documents with you during the drive.
Road tolls and vignettes, where they apply, are included in the fixed price and never charged on top.
Private transfer vs. public transport
The private transfer picks you up right at the station and drives you to your accommodation, whatever time you arrive, with no changes and no hauling gear and luggage between trains and buses.
The fixed price is per vehicle, not per person: two people pay the same as seven, gear and luggage included. The longer the route, the further it comes in below the cost of individual public transport tickets.
If you are coming to Innsbruck by train, on the night train from Amsterdam, Düsseldorf or Hamburg, say, or on an ICE from Germany, you have already done the longest part of the journey. From here, though, public transport gets fiddly: by train over the Brenner to Bolzano, then by bus through Val d’Ega and over the Costalunga Pass into the Val di Fassa, sometimes with long waits for connections.
With ski gear and luggage after a long train journey, that is the stretch hardly anyone still feels like doing.
When you travel
Vigo di Fassa is the starting point for the Catinaccio/Rosengarten ski area, and Pozza di Fassa has the Buffaure and Aloch ski areas right in the village. Both are part of Dolomiti Superski.
The ski season usually runs from early December to early or mid-April.
After heavy snowfall the Costalunga Pass can be closed for a short time. We keep an eye on the situation and use alternative routes if needed. On peak travel days and in wintry conditions we always allow more time for a stress-free drive.
The fixed price applies at any time of day.
Arrival and meeting point
Your driver will be waiting with a name sign in the station hall at the main entrance onto Südtiroler Platz. Before you travel we send you the vehicle’s make, model and registration, along with your driver’s name and phone number.
Please always give your train number and planned arrival time in Innsbruck when you book. From the agreed pickup time your driver waits 15 minutes free of charge. If your train is running late, please call your driver straight away so they know.
The return journey: Vigo und Pozza di Fassa to Innsbruck main station
The return journey also has a fixed price, just like the outbound. We collect you from your departure address. You are welcome to book the return when you book your outbound transfer, or at a later date.
We plan a trip to the train differently from a trip to a flight. There is no check-in, but a train won’t wait either. We set the pickup time so you reach Innsbruck station with a comfortable margin. Please always give us your departure time from Innsbruck when you book.
Easily confused
Since 2018 Vigo di Fassa and Pozza di Fassa have formed one municipality: San Giovanni di Fassa, Sèn Jan in Ladin. Ladin is an old Rhaeto-Romance language and the true mother tongue of the locals. The two village names are still used. For us it is one route at one fixed price.
Canazei lies further up the valley and is a separate destination with its own fixed price.
The Val di Fassa belongs to the province of Trento, not South Tyrol. The region is called Trentino-South Tyrol.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the transfer from Innsbruck main station to Pozza di Fassa take?
Around two hours and 15 minutes for roughly 150 kilometres, over the Brenner and the Costalunga Pass. In winter we plan extra time. The fixed price does not change.
What happens if my train is late?
Call your driver so they know, and your transfer stays in place.
Where do I meet my driver?
In the station hall at the main entrance onto Südtiroler Platz, with a name sign.
Does Pozza cost the same as Vigo?
Yes. The two villages are a few minutes apart and count as one destination at the same fixed price.
Are tolls and the vignette included in the price?
Yes. Wherever road tolls and vignettes apply, they are included in the fixed price and never charged on top.
Can I cancel free of charge?
Yes, up to 24 hours before your scheduled pickup.
How do I pay?
Your choice: online when you book, or on arrival, paying your driver in cash or by card (except American Express). The price is the fixed price confirmed when you booked. If you change the destination during the drive to an address outside the booked village, we adjust the price.
Are child seats available?
Yes, from infant carriers to booster seats, on request and at no extra charge. All seats meet the current UN R129 (i-Size) standard. Tell us the number and ages of the children on the day of travel when you book, so the right seats are fitted.
