Tyrol is Austria's most spectacular alpine state, home to the historic city of Innsbruck and some of Europe's finest mountain scenery. Bordered by Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and the Austrian states of Salzburg, Vorarlberg, and Carinthia, Tyrol offers world-class skiing in winter and superb hiking in summer.
Transportation details
Full breakdown of how to get around.
Tyrol has an excellent public transport network centred on Innsbruck. The ÖBB rail network connects Innsbruck to Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, and Zurich, and branch lines serve major valleys. The VVT (Verkehrsverbund Tirol) integrates buses, trains, and cable cars across the state. Driving is practical for reaching remote valleys, but many ski resorts have shuttle services and parking restrictions.
Airports
Innsbruck Airport (Flughafen Innsbruck)
Munich Airport (Franz Josef Strauss)
Salzburg Airport (W.A. Mozart)
Transport tips
Travel smarter, not harder.
Buy multi-day or weekly transit passes if you'll use public transport more than twice a day.
Keep small change handy for buses and shorter trips where contactless may not work.
Avoid rush hour (typically 7-9 AM and 5-7 PM) for a more comfortable journey.