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On the road in the Montafon
The advantages of using public transport in the Montafon:
Accessibility
A well-developed bus and rail network connects a large number of excursion destinations and important infrastructure at quarter-hourly, half-hourly or hourly intervals.
Offers
Savings
Save time and money on fuel, parking fees, looking for a parking space or traffic jams on vacation and use buses and trains at low cost.
Scenery
Enjoy the beautiful landscape in the Montafon in a relaxed and comfortable way, even on the way to your excursion destination.
App
With the cleVVVer mobile timetable app, you can display all connections (bus, train, bike, on foot, car sharing) directly on your cell phone. So you always have your digital timetable book with you. Available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Bus and train
An efficient transport system transports you quickly and safely within the valley.
Landbus Montafon
With the Landbus Mont afon, there is a well-developed transport system in the Montafon that transports you quickly and safely within the valley. You can find suitable connections quickly and easily in the cleVVVer mobile timetable app.
If you need a ticket for your bus or train journey but don't feel like trawling through timetables, simply download the FAIRTIQ app onto your cell phone. It will always show you the cheapest available ticket for the route you are traveling and charge you for it.
s' Muntafuner Bähle
You can reach the Montafon by train every half hour during the day and every hour in the evening. On site, regional bus connections every quarter, half hour or hour ensure that you can commute flexibly between the villages in the valley without long waiting times.
Night express
You can reliably reach your destination even late at night. The Montafon night express takes night owls - or anyone who likes to stay out late - from Schruns station to the communities of St. Gallenkirch and Gaschurn. The N6 line operates in both directions.
Click here for the timetable of the Vorarlberg Transport Association:
The FAIRTIQ ticket app
Don't want to spend ages thinking about which ticket is best for your planned journey, but still want to travel comfortably by bus and train in Montafon?
Then try the FAIRTIQ app. Simply download it from the Google Play Store or your Apple App Store, enter your payment details and you're ready to go. At the START of your ‘journey’, simply slide the ‘Start’ button on the user interface to the right to ‘check in’. AFTER your journey, slide the “Stop” button to the left to ‘check out’. You will only be charged for the distance you have actually travelled. In between, just sit back and enjoy the ride.
GREEN TICKET
Arrival and mountain railway ticket in one
E-mobility in the Montafon
Car sharing, e-bikes and charging stations
E-car sharing
Discover a new kind of mobility with caruso carsharing. Whether for short trips or weekend excursions - with caruso you are always mobile and independent. As a registered user, you have access to over 50 car sharing vehicles in Vorarlberg and all locations in the Montafon. Convenient booking via app and best of all: the rates are transparent and fair, so you have full control over your mobility costs at all times. Join the caruso community now and discover the benefits of car sharing.
- caruso app in the Google Play Store
- caruso App in the Apple App Store
On the road with the e-car
Overview of many charging options
We offer you various electric charging options in the valley so that you can charge your e-car properly and quickly with our regional hydroelectric power. You can find many of the private and public charging options in this overview. Many of our accommodations also offer e-charging stations.
Cab in the Montafon
The last few meters from the train station to your accommodation
Various cab companies also offer their services, especially when the local buses and the Montafon Railway are no longer able to transport you regularly, i.e. in the early morning and late evening hours. The"go&ko" cab service is also available in the evenings. Many of our accommodations also offer pick-up services, so it's best to ask your accommodation right away.
Frequently asked questions
about bus and train in the Montafon
What should I bear in mind when buying tickets for buses and trains in the Montafon?
Tickets must always be purchased before departure, e.g. here:
- At ticket machines (cash and card payment possible) at the train stations in the Montafon. To the explanatory video
- At the ticket counter in the station building in Schruns (cash and card payment possible).
- Directly on the bus with the bus driver (only cash payment possible).
- In an app of your choice, we recommend the FAIRTIQ app.
If you have any problems or uncertainties, the staff on site will be happy to help you.
Does a multi-day ticket for the mountain railroads entitle me to use public transport?
- In WINTER, all single and multi-day tickets, as well as season and annual tickets for the mountain railroads in the Montafon (with the exception of the "single pedestrian ticket") are valid for free transportation on the Montafonerbahn and the Landbus Montafon for the purpose of winter sports. On the Landbus Montafon, this entitlement is valid until 19:30. Ski cards are therefore not valid on the night express (N6).
- In SUMMER, journeys on public transport (during the day) are covered by the multi-day tickets of the mountain railroads. Season and annual tickets are generally not valid as tickets for public transport in summer.
You can find more information about mountain railway ticketshere.
Is public transport covered by the guest card?
The ticket for public transport is a separate ticket and is not included in the guest card. For the purpose of winter sports, however, the season, one-day and multi-day tickets of one or more mountain railroads are valid as a ticket for public transport.
Do I still have to validate my ticket?
Bus or train tickets do not need to be validated separately after purchase. However, a valid ticket must be presented at a ticket inspection.
Can I take my bike with me?
Bicycles can be taken on both buses and trains with restrictions. Bicycles require their own ticket. Bicycles can only be taken on the bus if it has a rear rack or bicycle trailer. Bicycles with a maximum tire size of 27.5 inches can be transported. Bicycle transport cannot be reserved and is only possible subject to availability .
Unfortunately,e-mountain bikes cannot be transported for technical reasons.
The transport guidelines of the transport companies for trains (ÖBB) and buses (Montafonerbahn) apply.
Folder on the subject of FAHRRAD by bus and train.
Special regulation Bielerhöhe: From the beginning of July to the beginning of September, you can use the bike transport to the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe every Tuesday and Friday with your (e-)mountain bike and start your tour from there. Bikes with 29-inch tires can also be transported here.
Can I take my dog with me on buses and trains?
- Your four-legged friend can also travel with you on buses and trains. However, they must be secured with a lead and a muzzle.
- Forgotten your muzzle? Muzzles can be purchased at the tourist information offices. Small dogs that are classified as harmless are transported free of charge. A ticket must be purchased for larger dogs. Partner dogs for people with disabilities and guide and assistance dogs are excluded.
What are the hiking buses all about?
In addition to the normal public buses and the Montafon cable car, there are also hiking buses in the Montafon. With the hiking buses in the Montafon, you can save yourself tedious vertical meters exactly where there are no cable cars and the alpine paths are closed to private transport. Whether to the rear Silbertal, the Rellseck or the Rellstal - even ambitious hiking tours are suddenly feasible, as the ascents and descents are drastically shortened.
Payment options:
- Hiking bus Rellseck: Cash payment only
- Hiking bus Rellstal: Cash payment only
- Hiking bus Silbertal: Cash, instant bank transfer and credit card
Are there reductions and ticket discounts?
All promotions, discounts and reductions on tickets can be found on the website of the Vorarlberg Transport Association.
What are the prices for buses and trains in Vorarlberg?
There are often questions about the way in which ticket prices are determined. You can find all information about the domino system here.
How do I get to the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe in summer without a car?
In summer, buses run daily and at regular intervals to the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe.
You can find exact travel times here.
Barrier-free travel in the Montafon
Enjoy your vacation without obstacles
Reliable travel in the Montafon
Travel for people with reduced mobility by bus and train in the Montafon is possible for the most part. Please register in advance at Schruns train station so that sufficient space can be provided on the bus and train (T. +43 5556 9000 800). There are both underfloor and overfloor buses. The trains are equipped with different facilities.
Further tips for your barrier-free vacation in the Montafon can be found here.
