Innsbruck to the Arlberg at a glance
Stuben lies at around 1,400 metres on the Vorarlberg side of the Arlberg pass. From Innsbruck you come through the Inn valley and the Stanzertal, so over the Tyrolean side of the Arlberg. There are three ways to do it: your own car or a hire car, the train to the Arlberg, or a private transfer from the airport.
| Route | Transport | Distance | Travel time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innsbruck Airport to Stuben | car via the A12, S16 and Arlberg pass | approx. 105 km | approx. 1 h 30 |
| Airport to Innsbruck main station | bus line F | within the city | approx. 20 min |
| Innsbruck main station to St. Anton am Arlberg | Railjet, hourly | 99.4 km by rail | approx. 1 h 10 |
| Innsbruck main station to Langen am Arlberg | Railjet or Intercity | via St. Anton | approx. 1 h 15 |
| St. Anton station to Stuben | car or taxi over the pass | 13 to 15 km | approx. 20 min |
| Langen station to Stuben | car, taxi or bus | approx. 5 km | a short drive uphill |
The times apply on dry roads and without traffic jams. In snowfall and on days with heavy holiday traffic, allow more time. If you are coming from Bavaria, our page on getting here from Munich is also useful.
By car from Innsbruck to Stuben
From the airport you join the A12 Inn valley motorway heading west. At Zams it becomes the S16 Arlberg expressway, which runs through the Stanzertal to St. Anton. You need a valid vignette for the A12 and S16, as tolls apply on all motorways and expressways in Austria.
Over the Arlberg pass
The shorter way leaves the S16 at St. Anton and follows the B197 Arlberg road via St. Christoph to the top of the pass at 1,793 metres. At the top you cross from Tyrol into Vorarlberg, and a few bends later you reach Stuben. You pay no tunnel toll on this route.
In winter the pass road is often snow-covered and steep in places. After heavy snowfall there may be restrictions, such as a closure for lorries and vehicles with trailers or compulsory chains for lorries. Check the current road conditions on the morning you travel.
Through the Arlberg tunnel
If there is a lot of snow on the pass, stay on the S16 and drive through the Arlberg road tunnel. It is just under 14 kilometres long, links St. Anton with Langen and has been open since 1978. The tunnel has its own toll: since January 2026 a single trip by car costs €13.
After the tunnel, take the Klösterle/Langen exit and drive up the Arlberg road to Stuben, around five kilometres. The addresses for your sat nav are on our page getting to Stuben.
Winter equipment and parking
From 1 November to 15 April, winter equipment is compulsory in Austria in wintry conditions. In snow, slush or ice you need winter tyres on all wheels, with at least four millimetres of tread. On the Arlberg, snow chains belong in the boot.
At the hotel there are free outdoor parking spaces, plus spaces in our underground garage. At the Chalet you park right by the house. Motel guests park at the entrance to the village or book a garage space for €18 per day.
By train from Innsbruck to the Arlberg
The Arlberg railway links Innsbruck with Bludenz, and the mountain line has run all the way through since 1884. From Innsbruck main station an hourly Railjet runs via Landeck to St. Anton, taking just over an hour. Some long-distance trains also stop in Langen am Arlberg, which you reach in around an hour and 15 minutes.
Which trains stop in Langen depends on the timetable. Check your connection in advance in the ÖBB app or on the ÖBB website.
From the airport to the main station
Bus line F links the airport with Innsbruck main station and takes about 20 minutes. The stop is right in front of the terminal building. With a ski bag and suitcase it is doable, but a transfer to the door is more comfortable.
Langen or St. Anton as your stop
Langen am Arlberg is on the Vorarlberg side of the railway tunnel and is the station closest to Stuben. It is around five kilometres by road to the village, served by a regular bus and taxis. St. Anton is on the Tyrolean side, 13 to 15 kilometres away, about 20 minutes over the pass.
Our shuttle collects you from the station if you book in advance. Tell us your train and we will plan the pick-up around it.
Transfer from Innsbruck Airport
If you would rather not drive yourself after landing, take a private transfer. On request we arrange trips by van, SUV or saloon and track your flight. If it is delayed, we adjust the pick-up and a late check-in accordingly.
Less common, but possible, is the helicopter. The nearest landing site is in Zürs, around ten minutes' drive from Stuben. On request we arrange the flight from Innsbruck and collect you at the heliport.
Check-in starts at 3 pm, and check-out is by 11 am. If your flight lands in the afternoon, you can have dinner in the Alte Gaststube, which cooks à la carte from 6 pm to 9 pm. Fondue, the wine cellar and the Chef's Table are under food and drink at the Mondschein.
The Tyrolean side of the Arlberg on the way
The last stretch of the drive passes through villages whose runs you will later reach on skis. St. Anton lies at 1,304 metres at the head of the Stanzertal and belongs to Tyrol. What the resort offers for your ski day is on our page about St. Anton am Arlberg.
Just below the top of the pass lies St. Christoph. Here in 1386 Heinrich Findelkind founded a hospice for travellers in distress on the Arlberg. More about the small village is on the page St. Christoph am Arlberg.
The Arlberg was long a feared crossing. A narrow mule track is recorded from the 14th century, and in 1824 the road was surfaced. Since 1884 the railway has run through the mountain, and since 1978 road traffic too.
Beyond the top of the pass Vorarlberg begins, and Stuben is the first village. On the edge of the village the Albona lift runs into the ski area. The Arlberg Motel at Stuben 53 is right next to its valley station.
Innsbruck as a day trip from Stuben
Innsbruck is also worth a visit during your stay, for example on a day without skiing or when visibility on the mountain is poor. By train from Langen or St. Anton you are in the city in just over an hour.
- Golden Roof: the ornate oriel in the old town, completed in 1500 for Emperor Maximilian I.
- Nordkette: from the Congress centre up on the Hungerburgbahn, whose stations were partly designed by Zaha Hadid. The cable car continues to the Seegrube at 1,905 metres and the Hafelekar at 2,256 metres.
- Bergisel: the ski jump above the city, also by Zaha Hadid, in its current form since 2003 and a stop on the Four Hills Tournament.
- Christmas markets: during Advent in the old town and on other squares in the city.
Sort out your return before you set off. It is best to book the pick-up at the station at reception in the morning.
Which of the three houses suits your journey
All three houses are in the village of Stuben. Which one suits you depends more on your trip than on the route.
The Ski Hotel Mondschein at Hannes Schneider Promenade 9 has been welcoming guests since 1739. Restaurants, bar and wellness area are under one roof, which is handy after a long travel day.
The Mondschein Chalet at Stuben 55 has private spa suites and is open all year. If you come via Innsbruck in summer, you stay here, as the hotel and motel are closed then.
The Arlberg Motel is a bed and breakfast for skiers who want to be at the lift early. Whether the lifts are running on your arrival day can be seen before you set off on lifts and slopes live.
Photo: Stuben Tourismus