The distance between Milan and Innsbruck is around 388km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Milan 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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Take the bus to Bergamo Autostazione then Bolzano-Via Bruno Buozzi and then to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße.
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Take the train to Verona Porta Nuova and then to Brennero Brenner.
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There are several options for getting from Milan to Innsbruck by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).
The distance between Milan and Innsbruck is around 388km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 262km (163 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Milan and Innsbruck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Milan to Innsbruck is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).
The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Innsbruck, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Milan to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bolzano Bozen and Brennero Brenner. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Trenitalia, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet, Trenord, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Milan and Innsbruck. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Milan and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan - Piazzale Laghi, Milano - Cavalcavia del Ghisallo, Bergamo Autostazione and Bolzano-Via Bruno Buozzi. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Nord Est Trasporti, Marino Autolinee and FlixBus run regular bus services between Milan and Innsbruck. Buses run once a week and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to Innsbruck. We recommend that you take the train to Bolzano Bozen and then to Brennero Brenner. instead which will take 5hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Milan and Innsbruck. The distance is around 388km (241 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Innsbruck is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 40m | €48($48) | once a week | 426km (265 miles) |
Train via Verona Porta Nuova + 1 similar | 4h 60m | €45($45) | every 4 hours | 416km (258 miles) |
Train | 5hrs | €45($45) | once daily | 416km (258 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | €73($73) | on demand | 388km (241 miles) |
Nord Est Trasporti
Marino Autolinee
Autostradale
Alto Adige Bus
The following major airports near Innsbruck offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.