Stubai ski bus pictogram

Take the ski bus to the Stubai Glacier

10/01/2026
Convenient, stress-free, and no need to hunt for parking at the Stubai Glacier: With the ski bus, your day on the slopes begins the moment you arrive. Here you’ll find all the information you need about routes, free use of the bus, and ski storage facilities right at the glacier.

Hop on and head straight to the ski area: The ski bus takes you comfortably to the Stubai Glacier from anywhere in the Stubai Valley—and even from Innsbruck. This way, your day on the slopes starts off relaxed right from the moment you arrive—no need to drive yourself or hunt for a parking spot.

Especially convenient for your ski vacation: You can store your ski or snowboard gear in the ski depot right at the valley stations. That way, you can simply hop on the bus in the morning and start your day on the slopes at the glacier without the hassle of lugging your gear around.

Skibus bei Bushaltestelle

Ride the ski bus through the Stubai Valley for free

During the ski season, you can use VVT lines 590, 591, 592, 593, and 594 between Mieders and the Stubai Glacier for free as a ski bus if you’re

  • are wearing winter sports gear,

  • have a valid ski pass for the region—the Stubai Glacier Ski Pass, Stubai Ski Pass, or SKI plus CITY Pass—or

  • have a Stubai Guest Card.

This is a convenient way to get from the towns in the Stubai Valley to the Stubai Glacier and back again after your day of skiing.

Tip: You can find thecurrent schedules here

Take the ski bus from Innsbruck to the Stubai Glacier

You can also take the bus from Innsbruck to the Stubai Valley and on to the Stubai Glacier. VVT lines 590, 591, 592, 593, and 594 run from Innsbruck Central Station through the Stubai Valley toward the Stubai Glacier.

You’ll need a bus ticket for the Innsbruck–Mieders route. For passengers with a valid ski pass or winter sports equipment, the fare is €4.70 one way. You can purchase your ticket directly when boarding the bus. A separate ticket is required for each leg of the round trip.

From Mieders, the onward journey to the Stubai Glacier is free under the conditions mentioned above.

In short:

  • Innsbruck → Mieders: €4.70 one way with a valid ski pass or winter sports equipment
  • Mieders → Stubai Glacier: free with winter sports equipment, a valid regional ski pass, or the Stubai Guest Card

Are you spending your ski vacation in the Stubai Valley?

Traveling by public transportation is even more convenient when you’re spending your vacation in the Stubai Valley.

The Stubai Tyrol Tourism Association provides vacationers with a one-time travel voucher for arrival and departure. With this voucher, you can use the VVT bus lines to the Stubai Valley or the Stubai Valley Railway once for free for your trip between Innsbruck and the Stubai Valley.

During your stay, you can then use your Stubai Guest Card to ride the ski buses between Schönberg and the Stubai Glacier for free.

This makes it easy to plan a ski vacation in the Stubai Valley without needing your own car.

Travel for Free with the SKI plus CITY Pass

Do you have a SKI plus CITY Pass Stubai Innsbruck? If so, you can use the ski buses in the Stubai Valley as well as in Innsbruck and the surrounding area for free to travel to and from the ski resorts.

This makes it especially easy to combine days of skiing on the Stubai Glacier with a stay in Innsbruck.

Skidepot am Stubaier Gletscher

Even more convenient: Combine the ski bus and ski storage

If you’re taking the ski bus, you’ll want to carry as little as possible. That’s why you can store your ski or snowboard gear right at the Stubai Glacier.

Ski storage facilities are available at the 3S Eisgratbahn and Gamsgarten valley stations. Your gear will be safely stored there throughout your ski vacation—and your ski boots or snowboard boots will be dry and ready for the next day of skiing by the following morning.

This makes traveling by ski bus especially convenient: You board the bus in the morning without your skis or snowboard, arrive at the Stubai Glacier, pick up your gear from the storage facility, and can start your day on the slopes right away.

At the Eisgrat and Gamsgarten mountain stations, smaller lockers for backpacks and bags are also available.

The Benefits of Traveling by Ski Bus

Convenient: You don't have to drive yourself and can relax and enjoy the ride to the ski resort.

Direct: You can reach the Stubai Glacier on any public bus route within the Stubai Valley.

Free in the Stubai Valley: Between Mieders and the Stubai Glacier, you can ride for free with winter sports equipment, a valid regional ski pass, or the Stubai Guest Card.

Convenient ski storage: Simply leave your ski or snowboard gear at the glacier and arrive light on your feet for your next day on the slopes.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Ski Bus at the Stubai Glacier

Between Mieders and the Stubai Glacier, you can use VVT lines 590, 591, 592, 593, and 594 for free as ski buses during the ski season if you’re wearing winter sports gear, have a valid ski pass for the region, or hold a Stubai Guest Card.

You’ll need a bus ticket for the route between Innsbruck and Mieders. For passengers with a valid ski pass or wearing winter sports gear, the fare is €4.70 one way. From Mieders onward, the rest of the trip is free under the conditions listed above.

With a valid SKI plus CITY Pass Stubai Innsbruck, you can use the ski buses in the Stubai Valley as well as in Innsbruck and the surrounding area for free to travel to and from the ski resorts.

To get there, you can take VVT bus lines 590, 591, 592, 593, and 594. You can find the appropriate connection and current departure times in the VVT schedule information.

Yes. From Innsbruck Central Station, VVT bus lines 590, 591, 592, 593, and 594 travel through the Stubai Valley toward the Stubai Glacier.

Yes. There are ski storage facilities for your ski or snowboard gear at the 3S Eisgratbahn and Gamsgarten valley stations. This is especially convenient if you’re traveling by ski bus: You can leave your gear at the glacier and won’t have to carry it on the bus every day.

Whether you're coming from the Stubai Valley or Innsbruck, you can easily reach the Stubai Glacier by bus. Find the right connection now and start your day of skiing in a relaxed way.

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