Plan Your Individual Journey by Train, Bus, Car, or Plane
Lech and Zürs are located in the Arlberg mountain region at an altitude of 1,450m. Connected to the Flexen Pass road (officially part of the Lechtalstrasse L198), Zürs and Lech are reached via the historic Flexen Gallery. During the summer months, Lech Zürs can also be reached from Warth. Please check the current road report for up-to-date information.
Thanks to the two railway stations at St. Anton am Arlberg and Langen am Arlberg, as well as a well-functioning public transport network, you can travel here comfortably without a car. There are also convenient connections to the surrounding airports of Zurich, Munich, Memmingen, STuttgart and Innsbruck. Once here, you'll enjoy the mountain scenery most relaxed and worry-free without a car, as mobility is well taken care of with the blue local buses.
We're happy to introduce the various travel options in more detail:
Getting Around Locally
Whether you arrive comfortably by public transport or leave your car in the garage — in Lech Zürs, you can get around the region without your own vehicle from day one. Many hotels, holiday flats and chalets are located centrally or right at the starting points for hikes, cable cars and activities, so you'll be getting there on foot anyway. For everywhere else, the blue local bus reliably connects Lech, Zürs, Oberlech and the surrounding hamlets, and can be used free of charge with your guest card.
Getting to Lech Zürs: Train, Car or Plane?
Compare rail connections, driving over the Arlberg, cable car and airport transfers to Lech Zürs.
| Mode of Transport | Via | Final Leg | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | St. Anton / Langen | Bus, taxi or shuttle | Car-free travel possible, no need to search for parking on arrival |
| Car | Flexen Pass road | Direct to your accommodation | Winter equipment (subject to conditions) compulsory, check road report |
| Taxi & bus shuttle | Station / airport | Direct to your accommodation | Ideal with lots of luggage, no need to change |
| Plane | ZRH · MUC · FMM · STR · INN | Taxi, shuttle or hire car | Innsbruck & Zurich usually offer the shortest transfer time |
A Relaxed Arrival by Public Transport
- No need to search for a parking space, relaxed & comfortable
- Good connections from Germany, Switzerland & Austria
- Luggage transfer by taxi or shuttle from the station
- Door-to-door service, no need for your own vehicle
- Local drivers, safe in snow & ice
- Direct connection from Zurich with the Arlberg Express
- Short transfer time from Innsbruck or Zurich
- Four airports to choose from: ZRH, MUC, FMM, STR & INN
- Combines well with a hire car, taxi or shuttle
Arlberg Express
The Arlberg Express takes you directly from Zurich Airport to Lech or Zürs — comfortably by shuttle bus.
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Important information about arriving
Frequently Asked Questions: Getting to Lech Zürs am Arlberg
Getting to Lech Zürs without a car is easy by train to the stations of St. Anton am Arlberg or Langen am Arlberg; from there, taxis, shuttle buses, or scheduled buses take you directly on to Lech or Zürs. You don't need your own car for the journey or your stay in the Arlberg, since the local bus handles mobility on site.
The nearest airports for traveling to Lech Zürs are Innsbruck and Zurich, followed by Munich and Memmingen. All four airports are well connected to the Arlberg by rental car, taxi, or shuttle service, with travel time varying depending on the airport.
The Flexen Pass Road (L 198) between the Tyrolean Arlberg region and Lech Zürs is generally open all year round and is the main access route to Lech Zürs in winter. Between 1 November and 15 April, winter tyres are a legal requirement in winter road conditions. Depending on the weather and road conditions, snow chains may be made compulsory on a temporary basis. Please check the latest road report for information on road conditions and any possible closures before travelling.
In summer, Lech Zürs can be reached via the road from Warth as well as via the Flexen Pass road. In winter, this route is generally closed due to the risk of avalanches. If snow and avalanche conditions permit, the road may be opened temporarily. Please therefore always check the latest road report for information on current road conditions.
No, you don't need your own car during your stay in Lech Zürs: many hotels, apartments, and chalets are located right on the slopes in ski-in/ski-out style, so the way to the lift is on foot anyway. For all other trips, the blue local bus connects Lech, Zürs, Oberlech, and the surrounding hamlets reliably, and can be used with the guest card.
Lech and Zürs have public underground garages in the village center as well as parking spaces at many hotels and chalets. An overview of public parking options can be found on the Lech Zürs website.