The valley station, Mutterberg 2, 6167 Neustift im Stubaital, is the end of the road up the Stubai Valley. All figures below were checked on 8 November 2026.
Three ways to do it
By bus
Take VVT line 590 from Innsbruck Hbf. The ride is about 45 to 50 minutes and buses run about every 30 minutes. We could not confirm the first and last departures; the VVT timetable is the authority. The operator’s page says the bus from Mieders to the glacier is free with winter gear and either a valid ski pass or a Stubai Guest Card, and lists Innsbruck to Mieders at EUR 4.70 one way with winter gear.
By car
About 45 minutes from Innsbruck. Leave the A13 at Schönberg, then follow the valley road. The operator lists about 20 minutes from the A13 exit to the valley entrance. Parking at the valley stations is free, see parking.
With a driver
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Innsbruck to Stubai Glacier?
By bus 590 from Innsbruck Hbf (about 45 to 50 minutes, about every 30 minutes) or by car in about 45 minutes. Leave the A13 at the Schönberg exit and follow the valley road to Mutterberg.
Is there a free bus to the glacier?
The operator says the bus from Mieders to the glacier is free only with winter gear and a valid ski pass or a Stubai Guest Card. Innsbruck to Mieders is listed at EUR 4.70 one way with winter gear.
Can I take the tram?
The Stubaitalbahn (STB) runs from Innsbruck to Fulpmes in about an hour, hourly. From Fulpmes continue on bus 590.
Is parking at the glacier free?
The operator states parking at the valley stations is free.
Some links are affiliate links: if you book through them we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It funds the research behind this site.