INN → EHR
Ehrwald from Innsbruck Airport
Across the Mieming Plateau and over the Fern Pass to the foot of the Zugspitze. We know where the pass jams up and plan around it.
The route
From the airport we take the Inntal motorway west to the Telfs West exit. From there the route crosses the sunny Mieming plateau, first over the Holzleiten saddle and then over the Fernpass, with Lake Fernstein before the summit and Lake Blindsee after it.
A few kilometres beyond the Fernpass the Tyrolean Zugspitze comes into view. From there it is only a short way to Biberwier, where the road turns off to the right for Ehrwald.
The Fernpass is a busy holiday route. On peak travel days in particular the traffic is very heavy and is regularly let through the pass in blocks, which can add up to an hour to the journey. In normal traffic the roughly 80 km take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Both passes on the way, the Holzleiten saddle and the Fernpass, are generally open in winter. In extreme weather, though, these sections can be closed for short periods.
We are prepared for that: our drivers know the alternative routes and get you to your destination safely in vehicles fully equipped for winter.
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 the journey is long and involves several changes. The shortest way to Ehrwald is by train from Innsbruck main station via Seefeld, Scharnitz and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Only regional trains run on this line, so there are many stops along the way.
The bus always goes over the busy Fernpass, whatever the traffic and weather, and again you have to change. That often makes the journey unusually long.
When you travel
The Fernpass is one of the main north-south arteries, but only parts of it are built for that much traffic. The rest is an ordinary, sometimes winding mountain road over the Holzleiten saddle and the Fernpass. So we allow more time and use alternative routes when needed.
The ski season in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena usually runs from December to April. The ski areas are on the Ehrwalder Alm, on the Grubigstein in Lermoos and high up on the Zugspitze. In summer the region is popular for hiking and climbing. We drive the route all year round.
The fixed price is the same at any time of day. Traffic on the Fernpass is lightest late in the evening.
Arrival and meeting point
Your driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall with a name sign. 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 60 minutes free of charge after landing, which covers passport control and baggage reclaim.
Innsbruck Airport is small and the walk is short. There is usually less than half an hour between landing and setting off, though it can take longer when it is busy.
Please switch off flight mode on your mobile phone once you land, so we can reach you.
The return journey: Ehrwald to Innsbruck 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 departure day, the Fern Pass is what decides the pickup time. On holiday Saturdays we set it considerably earlier, so a jam on the pass does not cost you your flight. On top of that come Innsbruck Airport’s winter departure peaks. We agree the pickup time with you when you book.
Easily confused
Ehrwald is part of the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena, together with Biberwier, Lermoos and Berwang, a few kilometres north-west of Lermoos.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the transfer from Innsbruck Airport to Ehrwald take?
The 80 km from the airport to Ehrwald take about 1 hour 15 minutes in normal traffic. On busy travel days the drive takes noticeably longer. The fixed price stays the same.
How do you handle heavy traffic on the Fernpass?
On busy travel days, especially Saturdays, traffic over the Fernpass between Nassereith and Reutte often comes almost to a standstill for up to two hours, longer in bad weather. We plan the journey time around this and use alternative routes.
Do you also drive to Lermoos or Biberwier?
Yes, we drive to these places too. They are separate destinations with their own fixed price.
My flight lands in the evening. Is that a problem?
No, and it costs the same. Late in the evening the Fern Pass is usually clear, so the drive is quick.
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.
