How to travel from Bad Gastein to Innsbruck, Austria

The distance between Bad Gastein and Innsbruck is around 189km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bad Gastein to Innsbruck by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out InnsbruckBad Gastein if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Salzburg Hbf and then to Innsbruck Hbf.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated byAustrian Railways (ÖBB)+ 1 others

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Salzburg Hbf then take the bus to Innsbruck Ice Stadium.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Drive

Drive to Innsbruck.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance189km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bad Gastein and Innsbruck

There are several options for getting from Bad Gastein to Innsbruck by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).

The distance between Bad Gastein and Innsbruck is around 189km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 133km (82 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Bad Gastein and Innsbruck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bad Gastein to Innsbruck is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Bad Gastein and Innsbruck, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bad Gastein and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bad Gastein and Innsbruck with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 20m.

Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet, ÖBB Intercity and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Bad Gastein and Innsbruck. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bad Gastein and Innsbruck. We recommend that you drive to Innsbruck. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bad Gastein to Innsbruck. We recommend that you take the train to Salzburg Hbf and then to Innsbruck Hbf. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Innsbruck is Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Innsbruck. Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) and Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bad Gastein and Innsbruck. The distance is around 189km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bad Gastein to Innsbruck is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

How do I get from Bad Gastein to Innsbruck

Compare travel optionsbetween Bad Gastein and Innsbruck

Transport options from Bad Gastein to Innsbruck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
€80($80)
every 20 mins287km (179 miles)
Train to Innsbruck Hbf4h 20m
€35($35)
once daily207km (129 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 10m
€48($48)
6 times a week279km (174 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€22($22)
on demand189km (118 miles)

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Airports near Innsbruck

The following major airports near Innsbruck offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.

INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Innsbruck
SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Innsbruck
KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
233km (145 miles) from Innsbruck