How to travel from Prague to Innsbruck, Austria

The distance between Prague and Innsbruck is around 548km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Prague 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 Linz Hbf and then to Innsbruck Hbf.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Bus

Take the bus to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)

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Drive

Drive to Innsbruck.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance548km (341 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Innsbruck

There are several options for getting from Prague to Innsbruck by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Prague and Innsbruck is around 548km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 385km (239 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Prague and Innsbruck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Innsbruck is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Innsbruck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Prague and Innsbruck with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 10hrs.

Czech Railways, Railjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and WESTbahn run train services between Prague and Innsbruck. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 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 Prague and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prague and Innsbruck with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7h 30m.

FlixBus and Karat-S run regular bus services between Prague and Innsbruck. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prague to Innsbruck. We recommend that you take the train to Linz Hbf and then to Innsbruck Hbf. instead which will take 6h 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 Prague and Innsbruck. The distance is around 548km (341 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Innsbruck is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).

How do I get from Prague to Innsbruck

Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Innsbruck

Transport options from Prague to Innsbruck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€72($72)
5 times a day606km (377 miles)
Train to Innsbruck Hbf10hrs
€65($65)
twice daily606km (377 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 30m
€30($30)
once daily572km (355 miles)
Bus via Salzburg South9h 10m
€68($68)
4 times a week568km (353 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€105($105)
on demand548km (341 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