Ischgl is one of the most fashionable and popular resorts in Austria. It is located at an altitude of 1377 m above sea level in the picturesque Paznaun alpine valley. In winter, skiers and snowboarders come here, and in summer - cyclists, rock climbers, lovers of mountain tourism and exciting excursions in Tyrol. There are no direct public transport flights from Germany to the resort. Still, there are several convenient, quick and inexpensive options for getting from Munich to Ischgl.
Possible travel options
You can get from Munich to Ischgl by train, bus or car. Traveling by rail takes place with transfers, the total travel time will be from 2 hours 44 minutes to 3 hours 51 minutes, the cost of tickets is from 57 to 95 €.
The combined bus-train-bus route will cost 28-31 €, the trip will take about 4.5 hours. The fastest way to get to Ischgl is by car - it will take about 2.5 hours and 20 liters of gasoline. For a taxi transfer from Munich to Ischgl, you will be charged from 160 to 375 €.
| Type of transport | Cost, € | Travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Train | 57-95 | 2 h 44 min – 3 h 51 min including transfers |
| Bus-train-bus | 29-35: 8-14 € FlixBus + 14 € train + 7.4 € local bus | 3 h 40 min –4 h 20 min excluding transfer times |
| Personal car | 37-41: 28-33 € petrol + 8.5 € toll roads | 2 h 25 min – 2 h 50 min |
| Rented car | 71-92: 28-33 € petrol + 35-50 € rent + 8.5 € toll roads | 2 h 25 min - 2 h 50 min |
| Transfer | 160-375 (for 3-4 people) | 2 h 25 min - 2 h 50 min |
| Passing car | 8-18 | 2 h 25 min - 2 h 50 min |
Travel by train
There are no direct flights from Munich to Ischgl. Tourists need to go to the town of Landeck-Zams, and then get to the resort village by bus or taxi. The direct train to Landeck-Zams leaves on Saturdays at 2:16 pm from München Hbf Gl.5-10. You can also get there with a change in Kufstein or Innsbruck.
On weekdays, there are 3 flights from Munich to Innsbruck, on weekends - 6 each. The first train leaves at 7.43, the last - at 19.54.
For train timetables and tickets, visit the Deutsche Bahn website. The total ticket price is 29-50 €.
With a transfer in Kufstein, you can pick up 5 flights on the Austrian Railways website, the ticket will cost 53 euros.
You can find out the schedule, place and time of transfers, the cost of tickets for Munich - Landeck-Zams flights on the official website of Deutsche Bahn. The site has versions in different languages, including English. The total travel time will take from 2 h 44 min to 3 h 51 min.
For children under 14 who travel by train with their parents or grandparents, travel in Germany and Austria is free. They only need to be registered on the ticket of one of the adults.
For young passengers who travel on the train on their own, tickets are purchased with a 50% discount.
The route is served by regional trains of German and Austrian companies. Crossing the border is free and does not require special documents.
When buying tickets at the ticket office of the station or terminal, you can make a printout of the route for free.
Trains to Landeck-Zams leave from Munich Central Station (München Hauptbahnhof), located at ul. Bayerstraße, 10a. The station can be reached by metro on the lines U1, U2, U4, U5, U7, U8, by buses No. 58 and 100, by trams No. 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, N16, N19, N20 and city electric trains (S -bahn) lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8 to the Hauptbahnhof stop.
At the Munich train station, there are special storage rooms for bulky and long goods, including skis.
The final destination is the Landeck-Zams train station, which is located at Bahnhofstrasse, 20.
Bus ride
There is no direct bus service between Munich and Ischgl.
To save on travel costs, you can take the bus to Innsbruck, continue with the local train to Landeck-Zams and then take the regular bus to Ischgl. The total cost of travel from Munich to Ischgl on this route will be less than 30 €.
FlixBus buses run from Munich to Innsbruck. They depart from the Central Bus Station, which is located at Arnulfstraße 21, next to the S-bahn Hackerbrücke station.
On the company's website, you can buy tickets for 8-10 €, transportation of a bicycle or bulky luggage will cost 9 €. Discounts on tickets for children are not available.
Direct flights to Innsbruck depart from 5.00 to 23.00 at intervals of 1-2 hours. The journey will take from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes.
Buses arrive at the bus station on Südbahnstraße, which is located next to the Innsbruck Hbf train station (Südtiroler Platz, 7). Here you take the local train to Landeck-Zams.
Direct trains of regional companies run in this direction every day from 4.53 to 21.50 twice an hour. The flight schedule can be found on the Austrian Railways website in the Fahrplan section.
The journey takes 46 minutes on the Railjet train, 1 hour 02 minutes on the REX and 1 hour 16 minutes on the S2 train. The cost of tickets for all trains to Landek-Zams is the same - 14 €.
Trains arrive at the Landeck-Zams Bahnhof station. The central bus station is located next to it.
Buses No. 260 run to Ischgl. They run from 06.55 to 19.05 every hour and reach Ischgl in 48 minutes. The ticket is purchased from the driver for 7.4 euros.
Travel by car
The shortest road distance from Munich to Ischgl is 193 km.
- To reach Ischgl by car, drive south from Munich on the A7 or A95 towards the Fernpass.
- Then the road follows the Fernpass federal road (B179) through Imst.
- Turning onto the A12, follow the S16 via Landeck towards Pians.
- At the Paznaun / Ischgl bend, turn towards the resort and drive about 20 km to Ischgl.
Travel time will range from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes when driving at an average speed of about 80 km / h. On the road, you will use about 20 liters of gasoline at a price of 1.4-1.6 €, that is, spend 28-33 €.
It should be remembered that in Germany and Austria, when driving in settlements, a speed of no more than 50 km / h is observed, on regional roads - 100 km / h. There is no speed limit on the Autobahn, the recommended speed is about 130 km / h.
All passengers in the front and rear seats must wear seat belts. For children under 12 years old and less than 150 cm tall, child seats are required.
Don't forget reflective vests. It is prohibited to leave the car without a vest in case of an unexpected stop on the road.
In Germany, all roads are free. In Austria, toll on the Autobahn.
A vignette, which gives the right to travel on toll roads, must be purchased when entering the country (usually sold at gas stations). The cost of a vignette valid for 10 days is 8.50 €, for 2 months - 24.80 €.
Car rent
If you do not have a personal car, you can rent one in Munich. This city hosts branches of large international rental companies Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and others. On Economybookings.com you can find the cheapest rental options.
The rental price per day ranges from 36-40 € for economy-class cars, from 46 € - for station wagons, from 62 € - for premium-level cars or SUVs. If you are traveling with up to 9 people, you can rent a minivan from 68 € per day.
When renting for several days, the cost is proportionally reduced.
To arrange a rental, you must have an international driver's license and pay a security deposit (200-1200 € depending on the class of the car). If necessary, child seats can be borrowed from the rental point.
Transfer Munich-Ischgl
If you like to travel quickly and comfortably, you can book a transfer from Munich to Ischgl. The most affordable prices for this service at Kiwitaxi - from 324-375 € for 4 people.
Hitch
It is mainly tourists who travel from Munich to Ischgl, so it is not easy to find a passing car with free seats in the direction of this resort.On the Blablacar service, such offers are rare, but you can only cover part of the way on a passing car.
If you are lucky enough to find a driver who will take you to Landeck, then such a trip can cost you as little as 8-12 €. In Landeck you can find a passing car to Ischgl for 3-5 € or take a regular bus for 7.4 €.
Conclusion
You can choose the travel method that best suits your preferences and financial capabilities.
With a private car, a trip to Ischgl will be the fastest and cheapest. When traveling by public transport, you will have to make two changes, but they will not require significant hassle and will not take much time. If you take advantage of convenient tariff plans, it is quite inexpensive to get from Munich to Ischgl.
