How to travel from Zagreb to Innsbruck, Austria

The distance between Zagreb and Innsbruck is around 536km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Zagreb to Innsbruck by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Zagreb (ZAG) to Innsbruck (INN).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
Operated by

Croatia Airlines

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Zob and then to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Drive

Drive to Innsbruck.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance589km (366 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Innsbruck

There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Innsbruck by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €300 ($300).

The distance between Zagreb and Innsbruck is around 536km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Zagreb and Innsbruck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Innsbruck is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €300 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Innsbruck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zagreb and Innsbruck with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 9h 10m.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Railjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), WESTbahn and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Zagreb and Innsbruck. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 30m, 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 Zagreb and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Zagreb to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zob. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

FlixBus, Croatia Bus International, Promet Makarska and Herc Tours run regular bus services between Zagreb and Innsbruck. Buses run hourly and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Zagreb and Innsbruck. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and arrive at Innsbruck (INN) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Zagreb to Innsbruck. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Zagreb to Innsbruck typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) 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 Zagreb and Innsbruck. The distance is around 589km (366 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Innsbruck is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Zagreb to Innsbruck

Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Innsbruck

Transport options from Zagreb to Innsbruck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 25m
€300($300)
every 20 mins1,130km (702 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 30m
€70($70)
once daily614km (381 miles)
Train to Innsbruck Hbf9h 10m
€60($60)
twice daily536km (333 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
€41($41)
hourly692km (430 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€110($110)
on demand589km (366 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