How to travel from Copenhagen to Innsbruck, Austria

The distance between Copenhagen and Innsbruck is around 1,273km (791 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 12hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Copenhagen 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 Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf then Kufstein and then to Innsbruck Hbf.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Bus

Take the bus to Zob and then to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Drive

Drive to Innsbruck.

  • Duration12h 5m
  • Distance1,424km (885 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Innsbruck

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Innsbruck by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 12hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Copenhagen and Innsbruck is around 1,273km (791 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 940km (584 miles)

It takes around 12hrs to get from Copenhagen and Innsbruck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Innsbruck is to take the train which takes around 12hrs and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Innsbruck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf and Kufstein. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Transdev, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), WESTbahn and Snälltåget run train services between Copenhagen and Innsbruck. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 12hrs, 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 Copenhagen and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zob. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Innsbruck. Buses run once daily and take around 19hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Innsbruck. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf then Kufstein and then to Innsbruck Hbf. instead which will take 12hrs.

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 Copenhagen and Innsbruck. The distance is around 1,424km (885 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Innsbruck is to take the train which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around €245 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Innsbruck

Transport options from Copenhagen to Innsbruck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
12hrs
€245($245)
every 20 mins1,422km (883 miles)
Train to Innsbruck Hbf21h 60m
€89($89)
once a week1,633km (1,015 miles)
Bus
19hrs
€71($71)
once daily1,273km (791 miles)
Drive
12h 5m
€295($295)
on demand1,424km (885 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