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How to Get to Obergurgl-Hochgurgl: Innsbruck Airport, Train & Ötztal Bus
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The short answer
Innsbruck is the nearest airport to Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, about 50 km from the entrance to the Ötztal valley. By rail, go to Ötztal station at the valley entrance, then take the public bus up the valley; buses run every 30 minutes. Shuttles and taxis also run from the airport and station.
Getting to Obergurgl-Hochgurgl: airports and routes
| From | Distance | Getting to the resort | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innsbruck (INN) | About 50 km to the valley entrance | Train to Ötztal station, then bus every 30 min; shuttles and taxis | source |
Distances and times are those published by the official source, not live journey estimates.
Train and bus
Travel by train to Ötztal-Bahnhof at the entrance to the valley; public buses continue into the valley every 30 minutes.
Shuttles
Shuttle transfers and taxis take guests from Innsbruck Airport or the station directly to their hotel in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Obergurgl?
Innsbruck, about 50 km from the Ötztal valley entrance.
How do you get to Obergurgl by public transport?
Train to Ötztal station, then the valley bus, which runs every 30 minutes.
Official sources
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