ARRIVAL & MOBILITY
Whether you’re traveling by car, train, or plane—the Wipptal is easily accessible thanks to its excellent transportation links. This makes it quick and easy to reach your vacation destination in Tyrol. And once you’re there, you can leave your car behind, because the Wipptal Card includes train and bus tickets for the entire region.
A great start to your vacation begins with a relaxing journey. The Wipptal valley is just a 15-minute drive from Innsbruck or Brenner via the Brenner Autobahn or Brenner Road. The climate-friendly train ride from there to Matrei or Steinach doesn’t take much longer—and the ticket for this leg of the journey and all bus routes into the mountain valleys is already included in the Wipptal Card as a “travel voucher.” You can obtain the travel voucher in advance from your accommodation upon request. Innsbruck is very easily accessible by train from all over Europe.
Getting around the Wipptal is also easy. Public transportation, regional bus routes, and the train make it simple to reach destinations throughout the valley, popular attractions, and starting points for hikes.
The S-Bahn (S3) runs through the main valley between Innsbruck and Brenner, and the regional bus provides convenient access to all the mountain valleys. The Wipptal Card serves as a ticket for public transportation throughout the entire Wipptal region. This allows you, for example, to travel to Innsbruck for sightseeing in an affordable and sustainable way.
Wipptal Card = Ticket
The Wipptal Card is your ticket for public transportation in the Wipptal region. Simply show it when boarding buses and trains and explore the region for free. You can get the Wipptal Card at no extra charge directly from your host.
Advantages of the Wipptal-CardArrival
Arrival by train & bus
With the travel voucher you can travel free of charge by train & bus! There are hourly connections with the S-Bahn between Innsbruck - Brenner. The S-Bahn even runs every half hour between Innsbruck and Steinach. For the last mile, you can change to the bus at Matrei or Steinach train stations, which will take you to the mountain valleys.
Simply ask your accommodation for the travel voucher!
A Well-Planned Trip Through Austria – Tips for a Stress-Free Journey
Book your digital toll for Austria before your trip. Whether you need a digital vignette or a route-based toll (for a quick pass through the toll plaza), the ASFiNAG Toll Planner makes it easy to find the right product for a safe trip through Austria. Simply enter your trip’s start and end points online now and purchase the right toll product for your route with peace of mind. Have a safe trip!
Arrival by car
General information: all highways in Austria require a toll sticker.
From Innsbruck to Wipptal you can either take the Brenner highway A13 (exit Matrei/Steinach) in approx. 10 to 20 minutes or the Brenner federal highway B 182 (exit Innsbruck Süd) in approx. 20 - 30 minutes. To use the Brenner highway (A13), an additional toll must be paid from Innsbruck Süd. The toll card is valid for 24 hours.
Luegbrücke construction site:
Don't worry, you can get to the Wipptal without any problems. During the summer months from mid-May to October 5, the single lane on the Luegbrücke bridge will be closed.
The Luegbrücke bridge is located approx. 15 km after the Steinach/Matrei exit. We recommend taking a look at the Asfinag webcam before you arrive: https: //www.asfinag.at/luegbruecke
In case of heavy traffic or traffic jams, we recommend that our guests leave the highway at Innsbruck Süd or at the Schönberg/Stubaital exit and continue on the Brenner Bundesstraße B 182. In this case, please have your booking confirmation ready for any checks.
Arrival by plane
The airport in Innsbruck is only about 20 minutes away from the Wipptal and offers an airport transfer service.
Mobility on site
Bus connections to the mountain valleys
Regional buses take you from the train stations in Matrei, Steinach, and St. Jodok to all the mountain valleys of the Wipptal.
Steinach-Matrei-Ellbögen-Patsch-Innsbruck: Bus Route 560
Schönberg-Matrei-Steinach-Stafflach-Gries-Vinaders-Obernberg: Bus Route 570
Steinach-Stafflach-St. Jodok-Schmirn: Bus Route 571
Steinach-Stafflach-St. Jodok-Vals: Bus Route 572
Stafflach-Gries/Nösslach-Gries-Stafflach: Bus Route 573
Steinach-Trins-Gschnitz: Bus Route 574
Matrei-Mühlbachl-Pfons-Navis: Bus Route 580
Cab companies in the Wipptal
Here you will find all contact details for cab companies in Wipptal.
Winter tour transfer
In the mountaineering village of St. Jodok, Schmirn and Valsertal, there is a daily transfer service for ski tourers in winter (except on Saturday and Sunday - when the regular bus runs) to ideal starting points for many ski tours, snowshoe hikes and winter hikes if you book in advance by telephone by 8.00 pm. There is a refreshment stop at every starting point.
Taxi/Minibus Mader Christoph (Gasthof Geraerhof, St. Jodok) Tel. +43 (0)664 78 80 540
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About Travel and Transportation in the Wipptal
1. What is the best way to get to the Wipptal in Tyrol?
The Wipptal in Tyrol is easily accessible by train, bus, plane, or car. Thanks to its central location between Innsbruck and the Brenner Pass, it is easy to reach the Wipptal from Germany, Italy, and the rest of Europe. Those who prefer to travel sustainably can easily reach the Wipptal by public transportation.
2. Can you reach the Wipptal without a car?
Yes, the Wipptal is ideal for visitors without a car. Train stations such as Matrei am Brenner, Steinach am Brenner, and St. Jodok are well connected to the rail network. A commuter train runs between Innsbruck and Brenner every half hour or hour. In addition, regional bus services ensure that the towns in the five mountain valleys of the Wipptal are accessible even without a car.
3. Is the Wipptal Card valid for buses and trains in the Wipptal region?
Yes, with the Wipptal Card, guests can use all public transportation in the Wipptal region. This includes train and bus services in the area. This makes getting around the Wipptal region particularly easy and makes a car-free vacation even more comfortable.
4. How do I get to the Wipptal by train?
Traveling to the Wipptal by train is easy and eco-friendly. The region is easily accessible via the Matrei am Brenner, Steinach am Brenner, and St. Jodok train stations. From there, guests can easily reach their accommodations and many of the Wipptal’s valleys by bus, train, or other transportation options.
5. How does local transportation work in the Wipptal?
Getting around the Wipptal is easy even without a car. Regional bus routes and train connections link the towns in the valley as well as key starting points for hikes and excursions. This allows visitors to explore the Wipptal in a flexible, sustainable, and relaxed way.
5. How long does it take to travel by S-Bahn from Innsbruck to the Wipptal?
The S 3 takes 17 minutes to travel from Innsbruck to Matrei, 20 minutes to Steinach, and 25 minutes to St. Jodok. Trains run every half hour, and hourly during off-peak hours.