How to travel from Salzburg to Mayrhofen, Austria

The distance between Salzburg and Mayrhofen is around 178km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Salzburg to Mayrhofen by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Jenbach and then to Mayrhofen Im Zillertal.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Innsbruck Ice Stadium and then to Mayrhofen Bahnhof.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Mayrhofen.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance178km (111 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Mayrhofen

There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Mayrhofen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).

The distance between Salzburg and Mayrhofen is around 178km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Salzburg and Mayrhofen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Mayrhofen is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Mayrhofen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Mayrhofen. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to Mayrhofen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jenbach. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Zillertalbahn run train services between Salzburg and Mayrhofen. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and Mayrhofen. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salzburg to Mayrhofen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Innsbruck Ice Stadium. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Union Ivkoni and VVT run regular bus services between Salzburg and Mayrhofen. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Mayrhofen. We recommend that you take the train to Jenbach and then to Mayrhofen Im Zillertal. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Mayrhofen is Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Mayrhofen. Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) and Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and Mayrhofen. The distance is around 178km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Mayrhofen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Salzburg to Mayrhofen

Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Mayrhofen

Transport options from Salzburg to Mayrhofen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
€35($35)
every 2 hours189km (117 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
€22($22)
5 times a week258km (160 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€21($21)
on demand178km (111 miles)

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Airports near Mayrhofen

The following major airports near Mayrhofen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.

INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Mayrhofen
SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Mayrhofen
KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
196km (121 miles) from Mayrhofen