BZO → SFS
Serfaus from Bolzano Airport
From Bolzano through the Vinschgau, over the Reschen Pass and through the Upper Inn valley, up to the sun terrace and Serfaus.
The route
From the airport we join the MeBo, the Bolzano–Merano expressway, straight away at the Bolzano Sud junction and follow it to Algund (Lagundo), just past Merano. From there the route goes to Töll at the entrance to the Vinschgau (Val Venosta) and runs the length of the valley, past Naturns, Schlanders, Schluderns and Mals, along Lake Haid and Lake Reschen with the famous church tower of the drowned village of Alt-Graun rising from the water, to the Reschen Pass at 1,504 m, the border crossing into Austria.
In winter the road here is often covered in snow. Our vehicles carry full winter equipment from 1 November, and snowy roads are no problem for our experienced drivers.
The route continues through the Upper Inn valley, past Nauders and Pfunds to Ried im Oberinntal, and from there up the mountain road to Serfaus.
In all it is around 150 km and about two and a half hours. The Reschen Pass has no winter closure and is well cleared, and the 12 hairpins from Ried up to Serfaus are also well cleared in winter and always passable.
The Reschen Pass is an internal Schengen border where checks are very rare. Please keep your travel documents with you during the drive all the same.
Where we drop you
Serfaus is traffic-calmed. The village has its own underground railway running from one end of the village to the other. Residents, shuttles and taxis are allowed through with a permit, so we take you right to your accommodation.
Private transfer vs. public transport
The private transfer runs straight from the arrivals hall to your accommodation, whatever time you land, 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.
By public transport you go from Bolzano either by train to Merano, or over the Brenner to Innsbruck and on to Landeck-Zams station. From there a bus runs up to the sun terrace and Serfaus. There are also fast trains from Bolzano main station to Landeck-Zams.
If you go via Merano, you change there to the Vinschgau railway, which runs to its terminus at Mals. From there a bus crosses the Reschen Pass to Prutz, where you change again for the bus to Serfaus.
With gear, luggage and children, that makes for a long journey of many hours.
Arrival and meeting point
Your driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name. Bolzano Airport is small and lies on the southern edge of the city. Before you travel we send you the vehicle’s make, model and registration, along with your driver’s name and phone number.
Give us your flight number when you book and we will track your flight in real time. Delays, diversions and early landings are handled automatically. We wait 45 minutes free of charge after landing, which covers baggage reclaim and any passport control.
Please switch off flight mode on your mobile phone once you land, so we can reach you.
The return journey: Serfaus to Bolzano Airport
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 time the pickup so that you reach the terminal around two hours before your flight. Please take an early pickup time seriously and do not push it back: your driver knows the route, the traffic and the road conditions, and our aim is to get you to your flight without stress.
On your day of departure we allow extra time, as the route can be very busy depending on the day. In wintry conditions we allow even more.
Easily confused
The ski area is called Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis and is run jointly by three villages. This page covers the village of Serfaus. Fiss and Ladis sit on the same plateau but are separate destinations.
In Italian, Bolzano Airport is called Aeroporto di Bolzano-Dolomiti.
If you fly into Innsbruck, you will find our transfer from Innsbruck Airport to Serfaus on a separate page. The drive from Innsbruck is much shorter, so we recommend it where possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the transfer from Bolzano Airport to Serfaus take?
Around two and a half hours for roughly 150 kilometres, up Val Venosta and over the Reschen Pass. In snow we plan extra time. The fixed price does not change.
Why not via the Brenner?
In very heavy snow the Brenner can be an alternative, as at 1,372 m it is much lower. But from Bolzano, the Reschen Pass is the shorter way to Serfaus.
Is the Reschen Pass open in winter?
Yes. The Reschen Pass is an important north-south link and stays open all winter. Snowfall is common in winter, and we plan the journey time accordingly.
Can you drive through the village of Serfaus?
Residents, shuttles and taxis may drive through the village at any time with a permit. So we take you right to your accommodation.
Can I cancel free of charge?
Yes, up to 24 hours before your scheduled pickup. If the airline cancels your flight, you can cancel free of charge at any time, provided you send us the airline’s cancellation confirmation before you travel.
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.
