Rail replacement service Arlberg

Rail replacement service Arlberg

Arlbergbahn railway closure from 18.11. – 23.11.2026

Due to track renewal work by ÖBB Infra, no rail services between Ötztal and Bludenz will be possible from 18.11. to 23.11.2026 and a free rail replacement service with buses will be provided by Westbahn between Innsbruck and Bludenz.

General regulations for the Westbahn rail replacement service

  • Your Westbahn ticket or reservation automatically includes a free reservation for carriage on the bus replacement service for your selected connection.
  • ÖBB and DB tickets do not entitle passengers to travel on Westbahn rail replacement bus services.
  • A separate reservation for the bus must also be made for all accompanying children under 6 years of age. Strollers must be folded and stowed in the luggage compartment of the bus. It is not possible to take them along in the passenger compartment.
  • Passengers in wheelchairs unfortunately cannot be taken on the bus. For further information, please contact our Customer Service Team.
  • Dogs, with the exception of assistance and therapy dogs in accordance with § 39a BBG, are not permitted on the rail replacement service.
Train 79212 | Innsbruck → Bregenz | 18.11. – 22.11.2026
Train 79220 | Innsbruck → Bregenz | 18.11. – 22.11.2026
Train 79215 | Bregenz → Innsbruck | 19.11. – 23.11.2026
Train 79223 | Bregenz → Innsbruck | 18.11. – 22.11.2026

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