ZRH → WRT
Warth am Arlberg from Zurich Airport
From Zurich through the Rhine valley and the Bregenzerwald up to the Hochtannberg. In winter the only way into Warth am Arlberg from the west.
The route
From the airport the drive heads east on the motorway via Winterthur and St. Gallen into the Rhine valley. At the St. Margrethen exit we cross into Austria and continue to Dornbirn.
From there the route enters the Bregenzerwald, via Egg and Bezau and on via Schoppernau to Schröcken. After Schröcken the road climbs to the Hochtannberg Pass at 1,676 m, and from there it is another 5 km or 10 minutes to Warth am Arlberg at 1,500 m.
Warth has the Arlberg in its name, but it lies on the Hochtannberg, not on the Arlberg Pass.
That matters for the drive, because in winter the road from Lech am Arlberg to Warth stays closed due to avalanche danger. That leaves two ways in: through the Lechtal from Reutte, or through the Bregenzerwald. Coming from Zurich, we take the Bregenzerwald.
The route is around 200 km and takes about three hours. In bad weather it takes longer, especially from the Bregenzerwald onwards.
From 1 November our vehicles carry full winter equipment.
Switzerland is in the Schengen area but not an EU member, so there are checks at the border crossings. 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 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 Warth is a very long trip from Zurich. From the airport you take the train via St. Gallen to St. Margrethen and on to Bregenz or Dornbirn. From there buses run through the Bregenzerwald, with changes, to Warth. Several changes, two countries, and buses that run less and less often in the evening.
With ski gear and after a tiring flight, a journey this long becomes a real challenge.
When you travel
Warth-Schröcken is one of the snowiest ski areas in the Alps and, since being linked with Lech, part of Ski Arlberg. The season runs from early December to late April.
Lots of snow also means the Hochtannberg can be closed for a while after heavy snowfall, until the avalanche risk has been assessed and the road is cleared. We follow the situation closely and keep you informed.
The fixed price applies at any time of day.
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. After landing we wait 90 minutes free of charge, including passport control and baggage reclaim.
On flights from outside the Schengen area, passport control in Zurich can take longer. If it does, please call your driver so they know.
Please switch off flight mode on your phone after landing, so we can reach you.
The return journey: Warth am Arlberg to Zurich 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 we plan generously. In wintry conditions the Hochtannberg cannot be rushed, passport checks at the Swiss border can cause waits, and on peak travel days the Swiss motorway towards Zurich is busy too. So expect an earlier pickup time.
Easily confused
Warth am Arlberg is not Warth in the canton of Thurgau, part of the municipality of Warth-Weiningen and only about 40 km from Zurich. Warth am Arlberg is in Austria, in the province of Vorarlberg, and that is where our transfers go.
Warth and Schröcken form one ski area on either side of the Hochtannberg Pass. Schröcken is a separate destination with its own fixed price. Lech am Arlberg is also linked to Warth by lift, but cannot be reached directly by road in winter.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the transfer from Zurich Airport to Warth take?
About three hours for the roughly 200 km through the Rhine valley and the Bregenzerwald. In wintry conditions on the Hochtannberg we allow more time, and the fixed price stays the same.
Why don't you drive via the Arlberg and Lech?
Because the road from Lech to Warth is closed in winter due to avalanche risk. From the west, the winter route into Warth runs through the Bregenzerwald and over the Hochtannberg.
Is the Hochtannberg Pass open in winter?
Generally always. After heavy snowfall it can close for a short time until the avalanche risk has been assessed and the road is cleared.
Are vignettes and road tolls included in the price?
Yes. All vignettes and tolls on the way 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. 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.
