The distance between Innsbruck and Salzburg is around 182km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Innsbruck to Salzburg 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 Salzburg → Innsbruck if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Salzburg Hbf.
Take the bus to Salzburg Lastenstrasse.
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There are several options for getting from Innsbruck to Salzburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).
The distance between Innsbruck and Salzburg is around 182km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (85 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Innsbruck and Salzburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Innsbruck to Salzburg is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Innsbruck and Salzburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Innsbruck and Salzburg. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Innsbruck and Salzburg with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 50m.
Railjet, Swiss Railways and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Innsbruck and Salzburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Innsbruck and Salzburg. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Innsbruck and Salzburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 2h 15m.
Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Innsbruck and Salzburg. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Innsbruck to Salzburg. We recommend that you take the train to Salzburg Hbf. instead which will take 1h 50m.
The closest major airport to Salzburg is Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Salzburg. Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) and Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Innsbruck and Salzburg. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Innsbruck to Salzburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 50m | €40($40) | hourly | 192km (119 miles) |
Bus | 2h 15m | €8($8) | 3 times a week | 183km (113 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | €21($21) | on demand | 182km (113 miles) |
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The following major airports near Salzburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.