How to travel from Split to Innsbruck, Austria

The distance between Split and Innsbruck is around 858km (533 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Split to Innsbruck by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Split (SPU) to Innsbruck (INN).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €505($510)
Operated byAustrian Airlines+ 4 others

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Train

Take the train to Zagreb Glavni Kol. then Salzburg Hbf and then to Innsbruck Hbf.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Zob and then to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)

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Drive

Drive to Innsbruck.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance917km (570 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Split and Innsbruck

There are several options for getting from Split to Innsbruck by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €505 ($510).

The distance between Split and Innsbruck is around 858km (533 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 574km (357 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Split and Innsbruck by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Split to Innsbruck is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €505 ($510).

The cheapest way to travel between Split and Innsbruck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Split and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Split to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zagreb Glavni Kol. and Salzburg Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet, WESTbahn and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Split and Innsbruck. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15hrs, 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 Split and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Split to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zob. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 17h 15m.

FlixBus, Croatia Bus International, Promet Makarska and Brioni Pula run regular bus services between Split and Innsbruck. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 17h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Split and Innsbruck. Flights depart from Split (SPU) and arrive at Innsbruck (INN) - via Vienna (VIE). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Split to Innsbruck. There is however a flight that goes via Vienna (VIE). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Split to Innsbruck typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Split (SPU) and and arrive into Innsbruck (INN).

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 Split and Innsbruck. The distance is around 917km (570 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Split to Innsbruck is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €505 ($510).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Split and Innsbruck

Transport options from Split to Innsbruck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 55m
€505($510)
hourly941km (585 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
€115($115)
hourly858km (533 miles)
Train + 1 similar
15hrs
€100($100)
once daily1,036km (644 miles)
Train via Sevnica17h 35m
€95($95)
5 times a week957km (594 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 15m
€66($66)
every 20 mins1,149km (714 miles)
Bus via Pula21hrs
€89($89)
4 times a week1,206km (750 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€175($175)
on demand917km (570 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