Alps by Train
The red station building of Kitzbühel with its forecourt and wooded hills behind.

Stations / Austria

Kitzbühel Hauptbahnhof

Train to the door

The train stops in town; the Hahnenkammbahn base is a short walk, Kirchberg in Tirol a bus ride.

Photo: Simon Legner, CC BY-SA 4.0

Kitzbuhel Hauptbahnhof is served by the S8 S-Bahn Tirol, REX regional trains and the daily Transalpin service between Zurich and Graz. The Hahnenkammbahn gondola is about a ten-minute walk from the station, with a free ski bus, the Ringbus, also covering the area. Kirchberg in Tirol is a short onward bus ride.

Where the train gets you from here

DestinationLast mileTimeWinter frequencyLast departure
Kitzbühel town / Hahnenkammbahn on foot from the station 10 min check the operator's timetable operator timetable
Kirchberg in Tirol by public bus check the operator's timetable check the operator's timetable operator timetable

From the airports

  1. Innsbruck Airport to Kitzbühel Hauptbahnhof 1 change
  2. Munich Airport to Kitzbühel Hauptbahnhof

When the last mile is the problem

Three or more of you with ski bags, a late arrival, or a Saturday changeover: the onward bus is where the train journey stops being easy.

Private transfer

One fixed price for the whole car, from the airport to the door.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a direct train from Zurich?

Yes, the daily Transalpin service between Zurich and Graz calls here.

How do I reach the Hahnenkammbahn from the station?

About a ten-minute walk, or the free Ringbus ski bus.

How do I reach Kirchberg in Tirol?

By onward bus from the station.

Sources

Read 17 Sep 2026 from ÖBB.