How to travel from Hamburg to Innsbruck, Austria

The distance between Hamburg and Innsbruck is around 876km (544 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hamburg to Innsbruck by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Kufstein and then to Innsbruck Hbf.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Train

Take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf then Kufstein and then to Innsbruck Hbf.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Bus

Take the bus to Zob and then to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Innsbruck.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance957km (594 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Innsbruck

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Innsbruck by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Hamburg and Innsbruck is around 876km (544 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 706km (439 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Hamburg and Innsbruck by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Innsbruck is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Innsbruck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Innsbruck with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 10h 35m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Transdev, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), WESTbahn and Urlaubs-Express run train services between Hamburg and Innsbruck. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 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 Hamburg and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamburg to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zob. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Innsbruck. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Innsbruck. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Kufstein and then to Innsbruck Hbf. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Hamburg and Innsbruck. The distance is around 957km (594 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Innsbruck is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Innsbruck

Transport options from Hamburg to Innsbruck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 40m
€295($295)
hourly876km (544 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 30m
€190($190)
every 3 hours927km (576 miles)
Train to Innsbruck10h 35m
€120($120)
twice daily930km (578 miles)
Bus
13h 25m
€56($56)
5 times a day1,004km (624 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€180($180)
on demand957km (594 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