Centrally located and easy to reach
Piesendorf and Niedernsill are located in SalzburgerLand, close to Zell am See-Kaprun and in the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region. You can get here by train, car or via one of the nearby airports.
Here you will find the most important information about getting here and getting around by bus and train during your stay.
Between Zell am See and Mittersill
Between Zell am See and Mittersill
The two villages are located in the Salzach Valley between Zell am See and Mittersill. The map shows their location in the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region and their proximity to Hohe Tauern National Park. Kitzbühel and other well-known destinations are also within easy reach.
Getting around with the Guest Mobility Ticket
With the Guest Mobility Ticket, you can use buses and trains throughout the federal state of Salzburg during your stay.
The ticket is included for overnight guests and is valid throughout your stay, including your arrival and departure days.
You can also use it for your journey within the federal state of Salzburg on your arrival day. To do so, your accommodation must issue the ticket before you arrive. Contact your accommodation in good time and provide the required details for pre-check-in.
This allows you to make many journeys around Piesendorf and Niedernsill and throughout SalzburgerLand by public transport.
Getting here by train
By train to Piesendorf and Niedernsill
The main rail connections take you via Zell am See railway station. From there, continue to your holiday destination on regional bus 670, the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn train or by taxi.
There are direct train connections to Zell am See from Austria and abroad. For your onward journey by bus and train within the federal state of Salzburg, you can use the Guest Mobility Ticket.
Direct to Zell am See with Westbahn train
Westbahn train operates three direct trains a day from Vienna to Zell am See. The route runs via St. Pölten, Linz and Salzburg, taking you to Zell am See without changing trains.
From there, continue to your holiday destination on the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn or by regional bus.
Direct connections with ÖBB trains
With ÖBB, you can travel directly to Zell am See from various cities in Austria. Depending on the day and timetable, different direct connections without changing trains are available.
Check the current ÖBB timetable to find the best connection for your journey.
Direct connections from abroad
From GERMANY
During the holiday season, direct ICE trains to Zell am See operate on selected days, including services from Hamburg and Munich. Check the Deutsche Bahn timetable for current travel dates and connections.
From SWITZERLAND
The EuroCity Transalpin connects Zurich directly with Zell am See once a day. This allows you to travel from Switzerland to Zell am See without changing trains. Check the ÖBB timetable for current departure times.
From SWEDEN and DENMARK
The Snälltåget night train connects Malmö via Denmark directly with Zell am See. The service operates seasonally. During the winter season, from 18th December 2026 to 14th March 2027, it departs from Sweden towards Austria on Fridays.
Getting here by car
By car to Piesendorf and Niedernsill
Depending on where you are travelling from, there are several routes to SalzburgerLand. The drive takes around 1.5 hours from Salzburg and around 3 hours from Munich. Actual journey times depend on the route, traffic and weather conditions.
Main routes at a glance
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From the NORTH: From Germany, the Netherlands or Belgium, the route takes you either via the A8 towards Salzburg or towards Kufstein, depending on your starting point. From there, continue via Tyrol or the Kleines Deutsches Eck to the Pinzgau region.
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From the SOUTH: From Italy, Slovenia, ... take the A10 Tauern Motorway towards Salzburg, then continue via Pongau and Zell am See to Piesendorf and Niedernsill.
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From the EAST: From Vienna, the Czech Republic, Hungary, ... take the A1 West Motorway towards Salzburg and the continue towards Zell am See.
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From the WEST: From Switzerland, ... one possible route takes you via the A12 Inntal Motorway to Wörgl and then via Kitzbühel and Pass Thurn into the Salzach valley.
Good to know
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Motorway vignette: A valid vignette is generally required to use Austrian motorways. Some sections are vignette-free, including the A12 between the border at Kufstein and the Kufstein Süd junction and the A1 between the border at Walserberg and the Salzburg Nord junction. Current information on vignettes, tolls and exemptions is available from ASFINAG.
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Winter equipment: In Austria, cars must be fitted with winter tyres between 1st November and 15th April when driving in wintry road conditions, such as snow, slush or ice. On some mountain roads and sections, snow chains may also be mandatory depending on road conditions.
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Current traffic conditons: Before setting off, check current traffic reports and road conditions with ÖAMTC or ARBÖ.
Getting here by plane
Flying to the region
There are several airports to choose from when travelling by plane. Salzburg Airport is the closest. From the airports, you can continue your journey by train, bus, shuttle, rental car or taxi.
Nearest airports
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Salzburg Airport (SZG) - approx. 100 km away
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Innsbruck Airport (INN) - approx. 140 km away
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München Airport (MUC) - approx. 200 km away
Onward travel from the airport
Depending on the airport, you can continue your journey by train, bus, shuttle, rental car or taxi. Zell am See is an important transport hub for onward travel by public transport. From there, continue to Piesendorf or Niedernsill on the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn, by regional bus or by taxi.
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From Salzburg Airport, regional bus 260 runs directly to Zell am See.
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Information about taxis, shuttles and rental cars is available from the respective airports and providers.
Frequently asked questions about getting here
You can travel by train, car or plane. The main rail connections take you via Zell am See. From there, continue on the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn train, by regional bus or by taxi. For air travel, Salzburg Airport is the closest airport.
Yes. You can use the Guest Mobility Ticket for your journey within the federal state of Salzburg. Your accommodation must issue the ticket before you arrive. To do so, you need to provide your registration details and those for your fellow travellers in advance as part of the pre-check-in process.
Not necessarily. Whether a car is useful during your stay mainly depends on the location of your accommodation and the excursions you have planned.
Piesendorf and Niedernsill are served by the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn train and regional buses. If your accommodation is close to a stop or station, you can make many journeys by public transport. A car can be useful if your accommodation is further away from public transport or nfor certain excursions.
From Zell am See railway station, you can continue to Piesendorf or Niedernsill on regional bus 670, the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn train or by taxi.
You can check the timetable in advance to find the best connection for your accommodation, or ask your accommodation directly.
Yes. Zell am See can be reached by direct trains from Austria and abroad. These include services operated by ÖBB and Westbahn, as well as international connections from Germany and Switzerland. Seasonal Snälltåget night train services are also available from Sweden and Denmark.
Check the respective train operators for current connections and travel dates.
A valid vignette is generally required to use Austrian motorways. However, some motorway sections are vignette-free.
Relevant sections for your journey include the A12 between the border at Kufstein and the Kufstein Süd junction and the A1 between the border at Walserberg and the Salzburg Nord junction. These sections are vignette-free.
Current information on vignettes, tolls and exemptions is available from ASFINAG.
In Austria, cars and trucks up to 3.5 tonnes must be fitted with winter tyres between 1st November and 15th April when driving in wintry road conditions such as snow, slush or ice. In these conditions, winter tyres must be fitted to all wheels.
On some mountain roads and sections, snow chains may also be mandatory depending on road conditions. This may apply, for example, to routes over mountain passes. Pay attention to road signs and check current road and weather conditions before setting off.