How to travel from Athens to Innsbruck, Austria
The distance between Athens and Innsbruck is around 1,720km (1,069 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Athens to Innsbruck by plane, 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 Innsbruck → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Innsbruck (INN).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost€375($375)
+ 5 others1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Thessaloniki then Munich and then to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Bratislava and then to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then take the train to Innsbruck Hbf.
- Duration22h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Innsbruck
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Athens to Innsbruck by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €375 ($375).
The distance between Athens and Innsbruck is around 1,720km (1,069 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,440km (895 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Athens and Innsbruck by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Innsbruck is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €375 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Innsbruck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Innsbruck. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Innsbruck (INN). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Athens to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Munich and Zob. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.
KTEL Thessalonikis, Crazy Holidays, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Valeross, Citylines and Karat-S run regular bus services between Athens and Innsbruck. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Athens and Innsbruck. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Innsbruck (INN) - via Vienna (VIE). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Athens to Innsbruck. There is however a flight that goes via Vienna (VIE). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Athens to Innsbruck typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) 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 Athens and Innsbruck. The distance is around 2,067km (1,284 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Innsbruck is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €375 ($375).
Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Innsbruck
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 15m | €375($375) | every 30 mins | 1,720km (1,069 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 30m | €220($220) | hourly | 1,745km (1,084 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | €170($170) | once a week | 2,221km (1,380 miles) |
| Bus via Sofia Central Bus Station | 1 day 11h | €95($95) | 4 times a day | 2,370km (1,473 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 22h 20m | €180($180) | once a week | 2,312km (1,437 miles) |
| Train to Thessaloniki, bus | 1 day 3h | €185($185) | once a week | 2,337km (1,452 miles) |
| Train to Larissa, bus | 1 day 15h | €270($270) | once a week | 2,631km (1,635 miles) |
Drive | 19h 55m | €435($435) | on demand | 2,067km (1,284 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Athens and Innsbruck
Bus companies
Simeonidis Tours
Korona Travel
Eurobus SK
Siamos Tours
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Transavia Holland
Train operators
Meridian, BOB & BRB
Transdev
Airports near Innsbruck
The following major airports near Innsbruck offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Innsbruck
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
- Distance
- 134km (83 miles) from Innsbruck
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
- Distance
- 233km (145 miles) from Innsbruck