New direct bus between Innsbruck and East Tyrol: More seats from December

New direct bus between Innsbruck and East Tyrol: More seats from December

From December 15, 2024, rail traffic on the Puster Valley route between Franzensfeste and Bruneck will be discontinued for a whole year due to extensive construction work. These measures concern the Italian rail network and mean that numerous passengers have to switch to alternative means of transport. Against the background of these changes, the Tyrol Transport Association (VVT) will increase the direct bus connection between Innsbruck and East Tyrol in order to operate the increasing demand.

The survey from June 2024 clearly shows that there is a high demand for connections between Innsbruck and East Tyrol, especially on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Therefore, the number of double -decker buses is increased to three buses at 6:35 p.m. on Fridays that drive towards East Tyrol. On Sundays at 5:45 p.m., four buses are even increased from Lienz to Innsbruck. This corresponds to an increase in the seat capacity by a total of 160 places per week.

expanded bus connections

Because of the expected large number of passengers, Mobility Councilor René Zumtobel emphasizes that the direct bus plays an even more important role during the rail interruption between East and North Tyrol. The adjustments show that public transport connections are positioned as an efficient travel option. The buses are diverted via the Felbertauern tunnel, particularly on heavily frequented travel days, on which the A13 burner highway is often affected by traffic jams. An additional bus is used to pick up passengers along the route in Lienz-Sillian.

These developments are crucial in order to meet the needs of commuters and travelers who rely on these important connections. The VVT ​​is actively working on overcoming the challenges of the rail discretion and offering passengers a comfortable and reliable alternative.

Additional information about the new connections and timetables are available to enable all travelers to smoothly plan their trips. For even more details on the changes and their effects on mobility in the region, the explanatory article on www.tt.com are visited.