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Zell am Ziller from Verona Airport
From Verona north on the Brenner motorway to the Brenner, on to Innsbruck and east into the Zillertal to Zell am Ziller.
The route
From Verona Airport the drive takes the Brenner motorway north, past Trento, Bolzano, Bressanone and Vipiteno to the Brenner Pass and on to Innsbruck. There it follows the Inntal motorway east to the Zillertal exit at Wiesing, through the Brettfall tunnel into the Zillertal and through Fügen and Uderns to Zell am Ziller, one of the gateways to the Zillertal Arena.
At around 330 km the route is long, and the drive takes about four hours.
It is motorway all the way to the mouth of the Zillertal, and at 575 m Zell am Ziller sits low, so it can always be reached in winter. Our vehicles carry full winter equipment from 1 November.
The Brenner is an internal Schengen border. Checks are not routine, but they do happen. The Italian motorway tolls, the Brenner toll and the Austrian vignette are all included in the fixed price and never added on afterwards.
We drive to your accommodation anywhere in the municipality of Zell am Ziller.
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 there is a direct train from Verona Porta Nuova to Innsbruck, and a frequent bus from the airport to the station.
From Innsbruck main station a train runs direct to Jenbach, and from there a bus or the Zillertalbahn takes you to Zell am Ziller.
On peak travel days the bus is the worse option, because it cannot avoid the queues that plague the Zillertal on those days. The leg from Jenbach to Zell then takes a long time, even if the train got you to Jenbach quickly.
With gear, luggage and children, and perhaps bad weather, it makes for a long travel day. With the private transfer, depending on when you land, you may still end the day on the slopes.
When you travel
Zell am Ziller is right at one of the gateways to the Zillertal Arena, along with Gerlos, 17 km away in the Gerlos valley.
The ski area has around 150 km of slopes and more than 50 lifts and reaches up to 2,500 m. It takes in Zell am Ziller as its lowest point, Gerlos, Wald-Königsleiten and Krimml-Hochkrimml, the last two already in the Pinzgau region of Salzburg.
The winter season usually runs from early December to early or mid-April. The Gauderfest follows in early May.
The Zillertal is a popular holiday destination in summer too, so we drive the route all year.
On peak travel days the Brenner corridor is known for congestion and roadworks, so we allow more time for your transfer.
The fixed price stays the same at any time of day.
Arrival and meeting point
Your driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall at Verona Airport 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 90 minutes free of charge after landing, which covers passport control and baggage reclaim. If you notice it is taking longer, please contact your driver so they know.
Please switch off flight mode on your mobile phone once you land, so we can reach you.
The return journey: Zell am Ziller to Verona 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 this route we plan generously on your day of departure, and even more on peak travel days.
The Brenner corridor is known for congestion and roadworks, so expect an earlier pickup time than on shorter transfers.
Easily confused
Zell am Ziller is not Zell am See. People often say just the first part of the name, and then many think first of the better-known Zell am See.
The two are in different Austrian provinces, Zell am See in Salzburg and Zell am Ziller in Tyrol, around 100 km apart.
Zell am Ziller is close to Zellberg and Mayrhofen. Both are separate destinations with their own fixed price.
Finally: from Innsbruck Airport, Zell am Ziller is only about an hour away. Verona is worth it if your flight connection is better or cheaper.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the transfer from Verona Airport to Zell am Ziller take?
About four hours for the roughly 330 km via the Brenner and Inntal motorways. On busy travel days we allow more time. The fixed price stays the same.
Is Zell am Ziller the same as Zell am See?
No. Both are popular for winter and summer holidays, but they are in two different Austrian provinces, around 100 km apart.
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.
Would Innsbruck be closer?
Yes. From Innsbruck Airport it is just under an hour to Zell am Ziller. If your flight goes to Verona, we take you straight to your accommodation at a fixed price.
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.
