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Getting from Munich to Worgl

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:26:08 GMT

Has anyone flown into Munich and then travelled by train to Worgl? We're hoping to get to Niederau and the surrounding area in the summer and I think this is the only airport that we can fly to directly from Belfast. It's definately the cheapest flights I can get anyway. If anyone has travelled this route can you let me know the details? Ta v much!

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:25:44 GMT

Hi SkiGirl
I'm no expert, but I believe you can get a train from Munich to either Salzburg or Innsbruck. From there, a local train should get you to Worgl. I'm pretty sure there wouldn't be a train straight to Worgl from Munich.
I recommend buying a European train timetable. It's not very expensive and should show you where all the trains go. Look at this link http://www.seat61.com/Thomas-Cook-European-Timetable.htm

Maybe someone else on this forum can provide some more detailed info?

Worgl isn't that far from Niederau, but involves a really twisty road up into the mountains :shock:

Allie

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:10:40 GMT

The Austrian Railway site is probably best :

http://www.oebb.at

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:10:15 GMT

Get a car at Munich and drive it. That way you can explore further afield too.

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:47:27 GMT

Hmmm, not sure about hiring a car, we've never driven abroad before so it might be a bit risky :shock: The Austrian Railway site seems quite good - I think it works out timetables for you. Thanks :)

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:34:16 GMT

Hi SkiGirl,
Sorry to be slow in responding ~ I was making the same journey in reverse today!

There are basically two services Munich Flughaven to Worgl.

The quickest is to change at Munich Hauptbahnhof. The connecting train then goes direct through to Worgl. The only issie is that the change is a bit complicated, in that you have to come off the S-bahn station, up esculators, out into the street, re-enter the main rail station, and then find your platform.

The second involves two changes, Munchen Ost, and Rosenheim. At OstMunchen you go down steps, walk along to your platform and up to the connection. At Rosenheim, normally, the connecting platform is the one adjacent to that which you arrive on, ie walk two yards.

Don't worry if you seem only to have a few minutes between connecting trains, you can set your watch using the arrival times.

Cost is 29 Euro single pp. for the slow train, and 3 or 4 Euros more for the quicker train. A return fare is double.

You can buy on line, although I haven't done this. To buy at Munich Airport, follow the signs for the station. There is a ticket desk, just before the esculator down to the platform. When you buy your ticket, you will be given a detail sheet, showing arr/dep times, and arr/dep platforms.

However, this sheet does not always show the return info, so you should download this info before you leave.

You can also consult the DeutscheBahn website, but this has been undergoing recent change, so may be a bit iffy.

Any other queries, fire away.

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:48:38 GMT

I'd defo go for the car option. Driving abroad is not difficult, and you will have SOOOOO much more flexibility.

Getting from Munich to Worgl

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:01:01 GMT

SkiGirl wrote:Has anyone flown into Munich and then travelled by train to Worgl? We're hoping to get to Niederau and the surrounding area in the summer and I think this is the only airport that we can fly to directly from Belfast. It's definately the cheapest flights I can get anyway. If anyone has travelled this route can you let me know the details? Ta v much!

It's a AWESOME drive!! It's what Tony E45 to A12? It was a very easy ride. I'm so happy for you!! Being from the US the only thing I noticed about the driving is people actually know how to! :lol:

Stay the speed limit tickets are expensive also don't forget the vignette sticker. You'll need to get one before you reach the border happy trails

Going via train is nice as well, they both have there pros and cons

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:55:04 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:Hi SkiGirl,
Sorry to be slow in responding ~ I was making the same journey in reverse today!

There are basically two services Munich Flughaven to Worgl.

The quickest is to change at Munich Hauptbahnhof. The connecting train then goes direct through to Worgl. The only issie is that the change is a bit complicated, in that you have to come off the S-bahn station, up esculators, out into the street, re-enter the main rail station, and then find your platform.

The second involves two changes, Munchen Ost, and Rosenheim. At OstMunchen you go down steps, walk along to your platform and up to the connection. At Rosenheim, normally, the connecting platform is the one adjacent to that which you arrive on, ie walk two yards.

Don't worry if you seem only to have a few minutes between connecting trains, you can set your watch using the arrival times.

Cost is 29 Euro single pp. for the slow train, and 3 or 4 Euros more for the quicker train. A return fare is double.

The train too much of a pain :mrgreen:

You can buy on line, although I haven't done this. To buy at Munich Airport, follow the signs for the station. There is a ticket desk, just before the esculator down to the platform. When you buy your ticket, you will be given a detail sheet, showing arr/dep times, and arr/dep platforms.

However, this sheet does not always show the return info, so you should download this info before you leave.

You can also consult the DeutscheBahn website, but this has been undergoing recent change, so may be a bit iffy.

Any other queries, fire away.

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:55:44 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:Hi SkiGirl,
Sorry to be slow in responding ~ I was making the same journey in reverse today!

There are basically two services Munich Flughaven to Worgl.

The quickest is to change at Munich Hauptbahnhof. The connecting train then goes direct through to Worgl. The only issie is that the change is a bit complicated, in that you have to come off the S-bahn station, up esculators, out into the street, re-enter the main rail station, and then find your platform.

The second involves two changes, Munchen Ost, and Rosenheim. At OstMunchen you go down steps, walk along to your platform and up to the connection. At Rosenheim, normally, the connecting platform is the one adjacent to that which you arrive on, ie walk two yards.

Don't worry if you seem only to have a few minutes between connecting trains, you can set your watch using the arrival times.

Cost is 29 Euro single pp. for the slow train, and 3 or 4 Euros more for the quicker train. A return fare is double.

You can buy on line, although I haven't done this. To buy at Munich Airport, follow the signs for the station. There is a ticket desk, just before the esculator down to the platform. When you buy your ticket, you will be given a detail sheet, showing arr/dep times, and arr/dep platforms.

However, this sheet does not always show the return info, so you should download this info before you leave.

You can also consult the DeutscheBahn website, but this has been undergoing recent change, so may be a bit iffy.

Any other queries, fire away.

The train too much of a pain :mrgreen:

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:32:56 GMT

The train too much of a pain :mrgreen:

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Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:33:43 GMT

Keep taking the blue ones.

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:49:23 GMT

I have travelled to Soll (close to Worgl) from Munich for long weekends the past two years. I have hired a car each time and my reasoning is that on a long weekend, time is precious. I don't want to wait around for trains. the drive down is easy - motorway all the way to just over the border into Austria. Soll is usually about a 90 minute journey from the airport although travelling down this year on a Saturday did take a lot longer due to heavy traffic :evil:

Since you are going in the Summer, I would recommend the car option. It will give you so much more flexibility to move around and see the area and it doesn't take much getting used to :lol:

Best of luck with your arrangements.

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:02:15 GMT

Tony_H wrote:Keep taking the blue ones.

Still on the white ones, Tony. Three times a day, reduces the swelling.

I hear the blue ones are for a stiffness problem, apparently. :shock:

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:33:22 GMT

If you say so.

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:21:37 GMT

hi dave mac!
is it the case that it is STILL chucking down the fluffy white stuff?!!!!!!

You do NOT need this VIGNETTE nonsense.
whenever i've taken the train (Munich Airport - S Bahn - Munchen Ost - Worgl), I've never needed to change at Rosenheim.
Whole journey, dependant on connections, is about 90 mins. trains ALWAYS on time - -and CLEAN!
L.

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:33:26 GMT

Hi L,

To be a little more precise, the general pattern of train travel from Munchen Flughaven to Worgl, is the faster S Bahn/EC train leaves at 2 minutes past the odd hour, and takes 1hr 42min. The slower S Bahn/RE/RB trains leaves at 2 min past the even hour, and take 2hr 17 min.

There are a couple of anomolies during the day.

The fast train is quicker and cheaper than car, (assuming two car passengers), is easier, very much more pleasant. It is good fun to strike up a conversation with fellow passengers.

The clincher is, on the return to the airport, there is a much higher degree of arrival time certainty by train. Thos ethings are just never late.

Yes, it is still snowing in N., but I am back in bonnie Scotland, knee in rehab, playing tennis looking like a zebra, brown face white legs.

Fully content with my winters skiing, with a fistful of new paintings, one or two that I am quite pleased with. (They aren't always right :oops:)

One lovely aspect of the winter was to meet with so many J2 skiers, some of whom were really special folk.

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:32:15 GMT

Dave, you are a veritable mine of truly useful information!
I've been off work for 2 weeks now, and just could not get a late flight to N at sensible prices! However, looking forward to meeting up with you again next season.
Blodyn and I are flying into Munich on both occasions next season, staying at the Staffler. (Blod's arranged it all).
Take care, warmest regards to S, and have a good 2009. L.

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:14:41 GMT

Thanks all :D If we can't find our way with all that info, there's no hope!

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:56:23 GMT

ltd wrote:Dave, you are a veritable mine of truly useful information!
I've been off work for 2 weeks now, and just could not get a late flight to N at sensible prices! However, looking forward to meeting up with you again next season.
Blodyn and I are flying into Munich on both occasions next season, staying at the Staffler. (Blod's arranged it all).
Take care, warmest regards to S, and have a good 2009. L.

Nice to hear from you L! You have changed your ID, guess that was a computer thing. The chances are that you will be a retiree before we meet up again, since we do not normally go at New Year or February. You need to change job! Go full time in Niederau! Buy Michael Unger's apartment! Charge Blodyn big rent!

When you say "Blod's arranged it all", does that translate into - "Blod's in Konrad's class again?" :shock:

Oh, and I was taking some photos, - "A run down Tenladen", following the route that Caron-a took, ie from the top of the Kropfraderjoch, and then from the bottom of the Mittermoos. As I arrived from the crossover path to the bottom of the black, (High Tenladen), who should come into sight, but your mentor, Christini, going like a train, straight down. Have promised her copies!

Best wishes. Try and keep B. calm!

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:11:14 GMT

Use the trains. I always use the trains. I will be on a train at 00.53 tomorrow night and in my hotel at the Hintertux about 10.00 to get a good days riding done without having to take an extra night accomodation.

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:16:33 GMT

tino_11 wrote:Use the trains. I always use the trains. I will be on a train at 00.53 tomorrow night and in my hotel at the Hintertux about 10.00 to get a good days riding done without having to take an extra night accomodation.

Respect!

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:01:33 GMT

Hi Dave Mac,

Yes, RESPEC'!!!

And yes, soz, I am now (accidentally)registered on J2SKI under LTD and ldavies. must speak to mr admin!
and yes, blod has led from the start with next year's visits. in fact, she has more or less presented me with a 'fait accompli' on both occasions and simply told me she's booked the flights and please can she have the money!
but i'm cool about that as i seem to have introduced someone to their own love affair with Niederau, which is kind of nice, isn't it?!!!
blod'd sister and brother in law have also visted but now have a small baby, but will hopfully visit again when baby is a little older.
blodyn secured pretty spectacular flight deals with Lufthansa: GBP95 return pp, for new year and then for february half term 2010.
i have your little pictures which am trying to work out where in my flat to display. thank you!
and the snow this season: faberoonie!
had an email from sepp schellhorn recently saying that they are now looking forward to spring. i'll work in the ski school over feb half term probably.
my mother is still with us so cannot consider anything ref her property. i didn't take a last pic of the Vicky when i was there and i so regret that now, because unless i visit for a few days in the summer, by new year, the vicky will be no more.
BTW, where is the link to Ellistine's wife's paragliding video?
love to your family,
L.

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:55:39 GMT

ldavies, Dave M, if you here of flats to rent out there can you let me know please, trying to set the wheels in motion for a permanent move,

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:47:59 GMT

amanda n wrote:ldavies, Dave M, if you here of flats to rent out there can you let me know please, trying to set the wheels in motion for a permanent move,

Amanda, you seem to be quite serious about this. After your pm, explaining the situation, I spoke to Nick at the Staffler, who does employ quite a few Brits. The issue is that there are defined seasons for this, and most, but not all, people go back to the UK in the closed season. The main reason for this is to cut their costs in their non-working time.

Life in the Wildschoenau is somewhat different from the UK. Of course many people have a main stream job, as we tend to do. If however, you are a lift attendant, ski instructor, ski fitter, etc, then after the ski season ends, people move on to a different jobs. There are predominant jobs, farming, timber, building work, tending to be male jobs. Many locals that i am friendly with have four or five jobs over the year, much of this on an informal basis.

If you are a winter hotel worker, then in many hotels there is summer work. There is a 6 week spring gap, and a three month Autumn gap. So there is an issue of supporting yourself when the work is not there.

On the issue of low cost apartment rental, maybe L will be a bit more knowledgable than I. I say low cost, because if you pay visitor prices, you would be in the region of GBP50/night for an apartment. I know that a lot of semi-permanent workers stay at the top end of the village, maybe 400/600m past the Bichlwirt. But I don't know the contacts. For this kind of info, you need to be there and talk to people.

Do you speak any German?

Re:Getting from Munich to Worgl

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:08:33 GMT

Hi Dave Mac and Amanda,
I'll PM Amanda.
L.