Obertauern to Salzburg Airport
- ~1h 15min
- ~95 km
- Pickup at your Obertauern hotel or lift, drop at SZG departures
Starting from
€160 per vehicle
Final price from carrier quote
The pass comes first
The drive starts at 1,738 m on the Radstädter Tauern and runs down the B 99 through Untertauern and Radstadt before it reaches the A10 at exit 63. After snowfall a "snow chains required" sign can be posted on the pass, and where it stands every car, van and bus needs chains on at least two driven wheels. On a snow morning, book the pickup earlier.
Salzburg Airport asks passengers to be there two hours before departure, and ski and sports luggage goes to the regular check-in counter, not the self bag drop.
About This Transfer
Your driver collects you from the hotel door in Obertauern, the skis go into the back once, and the car starts down the pass. The first 28 km are the B 99, about 25 minutes in clear conditions, dropping about 880 m through the gorge above Untertauern and on through Radstadt to exit 63 of the A10.
From there it is the Tauern motorway north, past Werfen and on to Salzburg Airport. The whole run is about 95 km and takes about 1h 15min in ordinary traffic. It never leaves Austria, and the Tauern tunnel section toll starts at Flachau, south of exit 63, so the vignette is the only road charge.
Plan backwards from the flight. Salzburg Airport asks for two hours before departure, so a pickup at least 3h 15min before take-off is the minimum on a clear weekday. A snow morning on the pass or a winter Saturday is the reason to book earlier, and the carrier will say by how much when it sends the offer.
If you flew into Munich instead, our Obertauern to Munich Airport page covers the longer run back, and the Salzburg Airport transfers page lists every resort the airport serves. Our ski resort transfers page explains what skis, boards and group size do to a quote.
- ✓ B 99 down the pass, then the A10 north
- ✓ About 95 km and 1h 15min to SZG
- ✓ Pickup timed back from your flight
Sights Along the Route
Your driver covers the distance while you enjoy the scenery.
The Beatles in Obertauern
Before you leave: the Beatles filmed the ski scenes of Help! here in March 1965, and three monuments mark it, a statue in front of Hotel Edelweiss, a piano at the Grünwaldkopf mountain station and a monument at the Kirchbühllift.
Beatles in Obertauern →Hohenwerfen Fortress
A 900-year-old fortified castle at Werfen, on the motorway about halfway back to the airport. With an evening flight and a summer departure, a stop for its birds-of-prey demonstrations fits, as long as you book the waiting time with the transfer.
Hohenwerfen →Route Overview
Pickup: Obertauern, Radstädter Tauern, SalzburgerLand
The carrier collects from your hotel or apartment, or from a lift after a last morning on the slopes. The village spreads along the pass with 11 access points to the ski area, so give the address or name the lift, not just Obertauern.
Popular Pickup Points:
- • Hotels, apartments and chalets on the pass
- • A lift car park, P1 to P7, after a last morning
- • Grünwaldkopf (P3) and the Edelweissbahn
- • Any of the 11 ski area access points
Drop-off: Salzburg Airport (SZG) departures
The car drops at departures. Salzburg Airport asks for two hours before the flight, and ski and sports luggage cannot use the self bag drop: it goes to the regular check-in counter.
Popular Drop-off Points:
- • Departures drop, with luggage help to the door
- • Ski and board bags to the regular check-in counter
- • Salzburg city hotel drops on the same route
- • Return quoted together with the outbound, if you ask
Local Route Knowledge
Practical intelligence from carriers who drive this route regularly.
Best Travel Times
Weekday departures run cleanest. On a winter Saturday and on any morning after snowfall, leave earlier than the 3h 15min minimum: the pass comes first, before the motorway, and a chain sign on the B 99 applies to every car, van and bus on it. Nobody publishes how much, so the carrier's offer is the place to agree the time.
Traffic Patterns
The pass road is the slow part and it comes first: 28 km of B 99 down to exit 63. The A10 north is about two thirds of the distance and runs with the vignette and no tunnel toll.
Road & Border Notes
No border: Obertauern to Salzburg Airport stays in Austria. The A10 needs a vignette; the Tauern tunnel toll starts at Flachau, south of exit 63, and is not on this route. Winter equipment is required in wintry conditions from 1 November to 15 April, and a "snow chains required" sign on the B 99 applies to every car, van and bus while it stands.
Carrier Tip
Give the flight time and the pickup address together, and let the carrier set the pickup time. Name the lift if you want a last run before the car comes. Declare skis, boards and boot bags at booking, and on a snow forecast put it in the notes so the car arrives with chains.
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- Pickup at your Obertauern hotel, apartment or the lift you name
- Pickup time set back from your flight, with the pass in mind
- Luggage assistance, and ski, board or boot-bag carriage on request
- Austrian vignette for the A10 normally paid by the carrier, and there is no tunnel toll on this route
- A vehicle equipped for winter, with chains for the pass when the sign is up
- Drop at Salzburg Airport departures
- Child and booster seats on request, with ages given in the booking notes
- Outbound leg from the airport quoted at the same time, if you ask for it up front
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| Option | Price From | Duration | Convenience | Luggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Transfer | From €160 per vehicle | ~1h 15min, door to departures | Skis and cases loaded once at your door | |
| Shared airport shuttle | Per-seat fare | ~1h 15min of driving, plus other pickups on the way | Bags in a shared hold, timed to the group, not your flight | |
| Bus 280, train from Radstadt, then bus 2 | Three fares; ski pass covers the bus to Radstadt in lift hours | Train about 1h 13min to 1h 26min with one change, bus 2 about 23 min, plus the pass bus | Your own bags on two buses and two trains | |
| Rental car | Rental rate, fuel and the vignette | ~1h 15min, plus the rental return | Whatever the car takes; chains on the pass are your job |
Price & Vehicle Options
A private transfer from Obertauern to Salzburg Airport starts from around €160 one way. The price is per vehicle, not per person, so two people and four people pay the same base fare. Declare skis, snowboards and boot bags when you book, because a saloon that seats three does not take three ski bags.
| Vehicle | Seats | Luggage | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sedan / Saloon | 1-3 | 2-3 bags | from €160 | Couples and solo travelers, soft luggage |
 Estate / Comfort | 1-4 | 4 bags | from €180 | A pair of ski bags, or a boot bag each |
 Minivan / Van | 5-8 | 8 bags | from €225 | Families and ski groups with full equipment |
 Minibus | 8-16 | group | from €340 | Club trips and whole-chalet parties |
Prices are per vehicle, one way and indicative, and the carrier confirms them before you pay. They change with the calendar: a Saturday in February costs more than a weekday in April. TransferBnB is a request-for-offers marketplace, so you compare real quotes from carriers who want the job, not a published tariff.
When to Travel This Route
Demand, pricing, and what to expect across the year.
Winter (Dec-Mar)
Peak DemandThe busiest ski pass season runs from 26 December 2026 to 8 January 2027 and from 23 January to 2 April 2027. Those are the departures to book early, and Saturdays the ones to leave early, with a car carrying chains for the pass.
- Season A 26 December 2026 to 8 January 2027
- Season A again 23 January to 2 April 2027
- Winter equipment rule to 15 April
Spring (Apr-May)
Late-Season DeparturesSkiing is scheduled to continue until 2 May 2027, with the full Tauernrunde expected open until mid-April, so Obertauern has departures well after the valley resorts close. The winter equipment rule ends on 15 April.
- Full Tauernrunde expected to mid-April
- Winter equipment rule ends 15 April
- Skiing scheduled to 2 May 2027
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Low DemandA summer departure is the pass without the chain question and the drive at its ordinary time. With an evening flight, Hohenwerfen on the way back is the stop worth adding.
- Hohenwerfen birds-of-prey demonstrations
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Season OpeningThe winter equipment rule starts on 1 November and the resort set 20 November 2026 as the expected opening day of the ski season. From then on, a departure from the pass is a winter departure.
- Winter equipment rule from 1 November
- Expected opening day 20 November 2026
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Standard dates: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. Peak dates (last Saturday of December, first Saturday of January, first 3 Saturdays of February): 72 hours notice required. Full terms are shown before you confirm your booking.
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Important Information
When to book the pickup
Salzburg Airport asks passengers to be there two hours before departure. The drive is about 1h 15min, so the minimum pickup is 3h 15min before the flight on a clear weekday. On a snow morning or a winter Saturday, book earlier, and let the carrier set the time in its offer.
Ski bags at Salzburg Airport
Ski and sports luggage cannot use the self bag drop. It goes to the regular check-in counter, which usually opens two hours before departure. Declare skis, boards and boot bags when you book the transfer, because they decide the vehicle.
Snow chains on the B 99
Austria requires winter equipment in wintry conditions from 1 November to 15 April. After snowfall a "snow chains required" sign can be posted on the B 99 over the Radstädter Tauern, and where it stands every car, van and bus needs chains on at least two driven wheels. A carrier working the pass in winter has them.
Vignette, tolls and borders
The A10 needs a vignette: a 1-day vignette is €9.60 in 2026, and from 2027 the vignette is digital only. On a transfer the carrier normally pays it. The Tauern tunnel section toll starts at Flachau, south of exit 63, so it does not apply. The route stays in Austria.
Child seats
Child and booster seats are available on request. Put the ages in the booking notes, not just the number of children, because the ages decide the seat type.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a transfer from Obertauern to Salzburg Airport take?
About 1 hour 15 minutes in ordinary traffic, over about 95 km. The first 28 km are the B 99 down from the Radstädter Tauern pass through Untertauern and Radstadt to exit 63, about 25 minutes in clear conditions; the rest is the A10 Tauern motorway north. Snow on the pass and winter Saturdays make it longer.
What time should I leave Obertauern for a flight from Salzburg Airport?
At least 3 hours 15 minutes before the flight on a clear weekday: about 1 hour 15 minutes for the drive and the two hours Salzburg Airport asks for. Leave earlier on a winter Saturday or after snowfall, because the B 99 pass comes first and a chain sign there applies to every car, van and bus. A private transfer carrier sets the pickup time from your flight.
Is there a bus from Obertauern to Salzburg Airport?
Not directly. Postbus 280 runs from Obertauern down to Radstadt, a train runs from Radstadt to Salzburg main station in about 1 hour 13 minutes to 1 hour 26 minutes with one change, and bus 2 takes about 23 minutes from the station to the airport. A valid ski pass covers the bus from Obertauern to Radstadt during lift hours. A private transfer takes about 1 hour 15 minutes from your door with no change.
Is the road from Obertauern over the Tauern pass ever closed?
No official source lists closures of the B 99 over the Radstädter Tauern, and none says it never closes. It is Obertauern's way in and out to the north, and what snow usually changes is the chain rule: after snowfall a "snow chains required" sign can be posted on the pass, and where it stands every car, van and bus needs chains on at least two driven wheels. A winter carrier drives it with chains on board.
How long before departure should I be at Salzburg Airport?
Two hours, by Salzburg Airport's own advice. Check-in usually opens two hours before departure, and ski or sports luggage has to go to the regular check-in counter rather than the self bag drop.
Do I need a vignette for the drive from Obertauern to Salzburg Airport?
Yes, for the A10. A 1-day vignette costs €9.60 in 2026, and from 2027 it is digital only. There is no Tauern tunnel toll, because the section toll starts at Flachau, further south than exit 63, where the B 99 joins the motorway. On a private transfer the carrier normally pays the vignette.
What does a private transfer from Obertauern to Salzburg Airport cost?
On TransferBnB, carrier offers start from around €160 for a saloon carrying 1 to 3 passengers, rising to around €180 for an estate, €225 for a minivan seating 5 to 8, and €340 for a minibus. Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and indicative until a carrier confirms the quote.
Why Book This Route?
- • One car from your Obertauern door to SZG departures in about 1h 15min, against a bus, two trains and another bus
- • Pickup time set back from your flight, with the pass road in the plan
- • A carrier that drives the B 99 every winter and carries chains
- • Stays in Austria on the B 99 and A10, no border and no Tauern tunnel toll
- • Priced per vehicle, not per head, so a ski group compares one minibus fare against a stack of tickets
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What our customers say
Driver was already outside arrivals when we landed in Geneva - he'd tracked the flight and knew we'd come through early. Three sets of skis loaded and we were on the road to Chamonix before most passengers had cleared customs.
Thomas B. - London, UK Good experience. Chose from three offers for Munich Airport to Kitzbühel, picked the one with the best rating. Straightforward.
Marta R. - Munich, Germany Four of us split the cost from Zurich Airport to St. Anton and came out cheaper than the shared shuttle per person - plus we went straight to the chalet door instead of stopping at every hotel in the valley. Hadn't expected it to work out that way but it did.
Olivier D. - Lyon, France Travelled with two small kids and a lot of luggage from Rome Fiumicino. I mentioned the stroller in the booking notes and the driver showed up with a large estate. No fuss.
Sarah K. - Dublin, Ireland Eight people, Geneva to Verbier, all ski gear. One minibus, one price, door to chalet. We paid less per person than the shuttle and didn't have to share with anyone else.
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