The distance between Vienna and Innsbruck is around 478km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Vienna 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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Take the train to Innsbruck Hbf.
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Take the bus to Innsbruck Ice Stadium.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Vienna to Innsbruck by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Vienna and Innsbruck is around 478km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (240 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Vienna and Innsbruck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Vienna to Innsbruck is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Vienna and Innsbruck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Vienna and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Vienna and Innsbruck with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 4h 10m.
Railjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and WESTbahn run train services between Vienna and Innsbruck. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Vienna and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vienna and Innsbruck with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 6h 15m.
Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Vienna and Innsbruck. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vienna to Innsbruck. We recommend that you take the train to Innsbruck Hbf. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Vienna and Innsbruck. The distance is around 478km (297 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vienna to Innsbruck is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | €90($90) | hourly | 501km (311 miles) |
Train via Salzburg Hbf | 4h 15m | €71($71) | hourly | 497km (309 miles) |
Bus | 6h 15m | €21($21) | every 20 mins | 498km (309 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | €55($55) | on demand | 478km (297 miles) |
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The following major airports near Innsbruck offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.