How to get to there?
FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Saalbach 2025Public Transport
Travelling directly to the arena on the Zwölferkogel with public transport is really easy.
Online route planning & timetables
- Website of the Salzburg Transport Association
- Tip: Be sure to install the Salzburg Transport App!
- By the way: Skis can be taken on all public transport.
Free Shuttle from Maishofen
The free World Championships shuttle runs on race days between Maishofen-Saalbach railway station and the Hinterglemm bus terminal. The shuttle stops at all bus stops along the route and at the World Championships P&R in Maishofen. Demand-orientated capacity management ensures the shortest possible waiting times. The WM Shuttle runs in the following time periods. An earlier arrival is possible with bus 680, which is free during the World Champs.
- 4 February: 12:00 to 21:00 h
- 6 & 8 February: 09:00 to 23:00 h
- 7 & 9 February: 09:00 to 21:00 h
- 11 & 13 February: 07:00 to 23:00 h
- 12, 14, 15, & 16 February: 07:00 to 21:00 h
Bus time tables
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WC time table bus line 680 (Zell am See - Hinterglemm) ( pdf 361 kb )
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Time table bus line 260 (Salzburg - Zell am See) ( pdf 308 kb )
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Time table bus line 620 (Dienten - Maria Alm - Saalfelden) ( pdf 272 kb )
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Time table bus line 660 (Kaprun - Zell am See) ( pdf 302 kb )
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Time table bus line 670 (Krimml - Zell am See) ( pdf 267 kb )
Special Trains from/to Vienna to the World Champs
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ÖBB Special Trains from/to Vienna ( pdf 537 kb )
ON SKIS TO THE FIS ALPINE WORLD SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025
100% ski operation
- During the World Championships, the entire ski area will be open as normal, including the Zwölferkogel.
Early start during the World Ski Champs
- Lifts in the entire Skicircus which are needed to reach the Zwölferkogel will start operating at 07:30 h from 6 to 16 February.
Ski depot
- A ski depot is available in the arena area where you can store your equipment during the races.
Arrival tips according to your planning
1. CASUAL SKI DAY & THE FULL RACING EXPERIENCE
The perfect combination: Are you planning a day of skiing and want to combine it with the full racing experience in the World Ski Championships Arena on the Zwölferkogel? We have the best tips on how to get there on skis for you.
Early start during the World Ski Champs
- Lifts in the entire Skicircus which are needed to reach the Zwölferkogel will start operating at 07:30 h from 6 to 16 February.
The distances are short. Choose the best way to combine your skiing fun with the World Ski Championships experience and get to the Zwölferkogel via the ski resort or use the free ski buses and shuttles.
Early start during the World Ski Champs
- Lifts in the entire Skicircus which are needed to reach the Zwölferkogel will start operating at 07:30 h from 6 to 16 February.
Skiing to the World Championships Arena from Leogang
- L1+L2 Asitzbahn
- L5 Asitzgipfelbahn 8er
- L7 Asitzkogelbahn 8er
- I2 Schönleitenbahn II
- Ski decent to Saalbach center
- G1 Bernkogelbahn
- G2 Bernkogel 6er
- D6 Reiter Ost 6er
- D2 Hasenauer 8er
- B4 12er NORD
- Ski decent to the Worldcup Arena
Ski return to Leogang Variant 1
- Footpath to A3/A4 Westgipfelbahn - ski descent to I1/I2 Schönleitenbahn - I4 Polten 8er - L6 Muldenbahn 8er - ski descent to Leogang
Ski return to Leogang Variant 2
- Ski bus from 12er KOGEL to I1/I2 Schönleitenbahn - I4 Polten 6er - L6 Muldenbahn - ski descent to Leogang
Early start during the World Ski Champs
- Lifts in the entire Skicircus which are needed to reach the Zwölferkogel will start operating at 07:30 h from 6 to 16 February.
Arrival with a private car
- A limited number of parking spaces are available at all major lift stations (except 12er KOGEL, 12er Express and 12er NORD), as well as separately signposted event car parks with ski bus and shuttle connections.
Skiing to the World Championships Arena from Fieberbrunn
- F1+F2 Streuböden
- E1+E2 Reckmoos Nord
- E6 TirolS II
- D2 Hasenauer 8er
- B4 12er NORD
- Ski decent to the Worldcup Arena
Ski return to Fieberbrunn
- Footpath to D1 Reiterkogelbahn - D5 Sunliner 4er - E5 Tirol S I - E4 Reckmoos Süd - E1 Reckmoos Nord - ski descent to Fieberbrunn
Early start during the World Ski Champs
- Lifts in the entire Skicircus which are needed to reach the Zwölferkogel will start operating at 07:30 h from 6 to 16 February.
Arrival with a private car
- A limited number of parking spaces are available at all major lift stations (except 12er KOGEL, 12er Express and 12er NORD), as well as separately signposted event car parks with ski bus and shuttle connections.
Travel by public transport to one of the valley stations in the Skicircus or to the Hinterglemm bus terminal.
Arrival with a private car
A limited number of parking spaces are available at all major lift stations (except 12er KOGEL, 12er Express and 12er NORD), as well as separately signposted event car parks with ski bus and shuttle connections.
2. CASUAL SKI DAY & GET A TASTE OF THE WORLD SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS ATMOSPHERE
Are you planning a day of skiing and want to experience the highlights of the races live at the edge of the course? No problem! Public skiing is also possible during the races on the Zwölferkogel and you can enjoy the World Cup atmosphere right on the edge of the race course. The B1+B2 12er KOGEL run and the B4 12er NORD run are open without restrictions.
We recommend travelling by public transport. For individual arrivals by car, a limited number of parking spaces are available at all major lift stations (with the exception of the 12er KOGEL, 12er Express and 12er NORD), as well as separately signposted World Champs car parks with free ski bus and shuttle connections.
3. FAN Experience - 100 % World Ski CHampionships
We recommend that World Championship fans and party people and all those travelling exclusively for the races of the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2025 to arrive by public transport directly to the Hinterglemm bus terminal. From here, you can continue on foot through the fancy fan mile to the arena on the Zwölferkogel.
INFORMATION FOR COACH COMPANIES
Exclusive boarding and alighting point: Hinterglemm bus terminal
- Bus turnaround area available
- Passengers walk from here approx. 10 minutes through the fan mile to the finish stadium at the 12er KOGEL
- Location on Google Maps
Free bus parking spaces
- Staff at the bus terminal will provide up-to-date information on which car park can be used
- The bus parking spaces are located at the end of the valley or in Maishofen - a space will be allocated depending on capacity utilisation
- Free shuttle connection from the Lengau bus stop (300 m from the car park) or Maishofen
countdown to the event
