How to travel from Salzburg to Innsbruck, Austria

The distance between Salzburg and Innsbruck is around 184km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Salzburg 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.

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Train

Take the train to Innsbruck Hbf.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byRailjet+ 3 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Innsbruck Ice Stadium.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Drive

Drive to Innsbruck.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance186km (115 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Innsbruck

There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Innsbruck 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 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Salzburg and Innsbruck is around 184km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (85 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Salzburg and Innsbruck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Innsbruck is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Innsbruck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salzburg and Innsbruck with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 45m.

Railjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Salzburg and Innsbruck. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salzburg and Innsbruck with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 15m.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Salzburg and Innsbruck. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Innsbruck. We recommend that you take the train to Innsbruck Hbf. instead which will take 1h 45m.

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 Salzburg and Innsbruck. The distance is around 186km (115 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Innsbruck is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Salzburg to Innsbruck

Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Innsbruck

Transport options from Salzburg to Innsbruck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
€40($40)
hourly192km (119 miles)
Bus
2h 15m
€8($8)
twice daily184km (114 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€22($22)
on demand186km (115 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