How to travel from Berlin to Innsbruck, Austria

The distance between Berlin and Innsbruck is around 749km (465 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Berlin 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.

👋 Also check out InnsbruckBerlin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf then Kufstein and then to Innsbruck Hbf.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Innsbruck.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance749km (465 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Innsbruck

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Innsbruck by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Berlin and Innsbruck is around 749km (465 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 601km (374 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Berlin and Innsbruck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Innsbruck is to drive which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Innsbruck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf and Kufstein. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Transdev, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and WESTbahn run train services between Berlin and Innsbruck. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 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 Berlin and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Innsbruck with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Innsbruck. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Innsbruck. We recommend that you take the train to Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf then Kufstein and then to Innsbruck Hbf. instead which will take 6h 30m.

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 Berlin and Innsbruck. The distance is around 749km (465 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Innsbruck is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

How do I get from Berlin to Innsbruck

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Innsbruck

Transport options from Berlin to Innsbruck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 30m
€165($165)
hourly810km (503 miles)
Bus
10h 20m
€40($40)
once daily753km (468 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€140($140)
on demand749km (465 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