How to travel from Nice to Innsbruck, Austria

The distance between Nice and Innsbruck is around 695km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nice to Innsbruck by bus, train, 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 Nice (NCE) to Innsbruck (INN).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €375($375)
Operated byLufthansa+ 6 others

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Train

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then Verona Porta Nuova and then to Brennero Brenner.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan, Bergamo Autostazione then Bolzano-Via Bruno Buozzi and then to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bergamo and then to Bolzano then take the train to Innsbruck Hbf.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Innsbruck.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance695km (432 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Innsbruck

There are several options for getting from Nice to Innsbruck by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €375 ($375).

The distance between Nice and Innsbruck is around 695km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 510km (317 miles)

It takes around 9h 35m to get from Nice and Innsbruck by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Innsbruck is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €375 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice 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 Nice and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, Verona Porta Nuova and Brennero Brenner. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

Trenitalia, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Railjet run train services between Nice and Innsbruck. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 25m, 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 Nice and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan, Bergamo Autostazione and Bolzano-Via Bruno Buozzi. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

FlixBus, Nord Est Trasporti, Marino Autolinee and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nice and Innsbruck. Buses run once a week and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

There is no direct flight from Nice to Innsbruck. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nice to Innsbruck typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Nice and Innsbruck. The distance is around 695km (432 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Innsbruck is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

How do I get from Nice to Innsbruck

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Innsbruck

Transport options from Nice to Innsbruck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 30m
€375($375)
every 20 mins1,102km (685 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
€350($350)
hourly831km (517 miles)
Fly to Zurich (ZRH), Train5h 25m
€470($475)
every 2 hours729km (453 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 25m
€75($75)
once daily728km (453 miles)
Train via Milano Centrale9h 45m
€76($76)
once daily728km (453 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
€66($66)
once a week746km (464 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 15m
€130($130)
4 times a week798km (496 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€130($130)
on demand695km (432 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