INN → SÖL
Sölden from Innsbruck Airport
Up the Ötztal to Sölden at 1,368 metres. On the Gaislachkogl you will find not just superb skiing but a star attraction too: 007 Elements, the James Bond installation inspired by Spectre, which was filmed here.
The route
From Innsbruck Airport the drive heads west on the Inntal motorway to the Haiming, Ötztal exit. From there it runs through Oetz, Umhausen and Längenfeld, home of the Aqua Dome, one of Tyrol’s best-known thermal spas, to Sölden at 1,368 metres.
The Ötztal road is a popular holiday route all year, with plenty of traffic to match. We are used to that. In winter it stays passable even in snowfall, but it is the only road through the valley. Our vehicles carry full winter equipment from 1 November onwards.
Oetz, at the mouth of the valley and the village the Ötztal is named after, is the bottleneck. There is no bypass, and traffic there is often slow or stop-start.
We drive to your accommodation in Sölden and Innerwald. We also drive to Hochsölden, as a separate route with its own fixed price.
Private transfer vs. public transport
The private transfer runs straight from the arrivals hall to your accommodation, with no changes and no logistics to manage. Passengers, gear and luggage travel in one vehicle from start to finish.
The fixed price is per vehicle, not per person: two people pay the same as seven, gear and luggage included.
By public transport, Sölden is a long trip despite decent connections, with several changes and a ticket for every passenger. After a tiring day of flying, hardly anyone fancies changing several times with children, gear and luggage, least of all in bad weather.
When you travel
Sölden has a long ski season. It starts in autumn on the Rettenbach and Tiefenbach glaciers, long before the first snow reaches the valley.
The traditional World Cup season-opening race in late October brings the first big travel weekend, with heavy traffic. After that, Saturday remains the main changeover day all season, and the road is busier.
The fixed price is always the same, by day, by night or after a flight delay.
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.
Always give us your flight number when you book. We then track your flight in real time and allow for delays, diversions and early landings automatically. We wait 60 minutes free of charge after landing, which covers passport control and baggage reclaim.
Please switch off flight mode on your mobile phone once you land, so we can reach you.
The return journey: Sölden 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.
On departure day we plan particularly generously, 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.
Easily confused
Sölden in the Ötztal is a very large municipality. Besides the village itself it includes Innerwald, Hochsölden, Zwieselstein, the Gurgl area with Obergurgl and Hochgurgl, and the mountaineering village of Vent in the Venter valley. The fixed price on this page covers Sölden and Innerwald only. All the other places are separate routes with their own fixed price.
Sölden in Tyrol is also not Sölden im Breisgau, a village south of Freiburg in Germany.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the transfer from Innsbruck Airport to Sölden take?
Around 1 hour 15 minutes for roughly 85 kilometres. In bad weather and on busy travel weekends it takes correspondingly longer. The price stays the same.
Do you also drive to Hochsölden?
Yes, we drive to Hochsölden just like the other places in the municipality. Hochsölden is a separate route with its own fixed price.
My flight is delayed. Can you still take me?
Yes, and at no extra charge. We track your flight and run around the clock.
Will six pairs of skis fit in one vehicle?
If it is just skis, yes, we have the right vehicles. For large ski bags or other bulky luggage, please contact us in advance so we can find the best solution. Bulky luggage is a question of the vehicle's permitted total weight. If it is not declared, or declared incorrectly, we cannot guarantee to carry it, and it may have to stay at the airport. We follow the legal limits here, for your safety and the driver's.
Can I book the outbound and return together?
Yes, easily, in the same booking.
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 Sölden and Innerwald, 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.
