Innsbruck Airport → Val Gardena
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Innsbruck, in Austria, is the closest major airport to Val Gardena. The drive is about 115–125 km over the Brenner Pass on the A22 motorway, leaving at Chiusa/Klausen for the valley road: about 1 hour 30 minutes to Ortisei and 1 hour 50 minutes to Selva, with Santa Cristina in between.
Innsbruck to Val Gardena at a glance
- Private transfer: door to door across the border, priced per vehicle. A live Welcome Pickups quote on 12 November 2026 gave €261 from Innsbruck Airport to Piazza Sant'Antonio in Ortisei (one passenger, pickup on 25 November).
- Train and bus: train from Innsbruck over the Brenner to Chiusa or Ponte Gardena, then a bus up the valley. Several changes, and slow with skis.
Private transfer from Innsbruck to Val Gardena
Most skiers book a car: it is the only option without changes, and your driver knows the winter rules on both sides of the border. You can book an Innsbruck to Val Gardena transfer with Welcome Pickups.
Other airports for Val Gardena
Bolzano is closer, about an hour away, but has few flights. Verona is about 2 hours 15 minutes to Selva and Venice about 3 hours. See our Dolomites transfers page to compare.
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Common questions
How long is the transfer from Innsbruck to Selva Val Gardena?
About 1 hour 50 minutes; Ortisei is about 20 minutes less. Allow more in snow.
Is Innsbruck the closest airport to Val Gardena?
Bolzano is closer but has few flights. Innsbruck is the closest airport with a good choice of flights, especially in winter.
Can you get from Innsbruck to Val Gardena by public transport?
Yes, by train over the Brenner to Chiusa or Ponte Gardena and a bus up the valley, but with several changes.