How to travel from Milan to Innsbruck, Austria

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.

4 routes found

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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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Train via Verona Porta Nuova

Take the train to Verona Porta Nuova and then to Brennero Brenner.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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Drive

Drive to Innsbruck.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance388km (241 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Innsbruck

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Innsbruck

Transport options from Milan to Innsbruck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 40m
€48($48)
once a week426km (265 miles)
Train via Verona Porta Nuova + 1 similar
4h 60m
€45($45)
every 4 hours416km (258 miles)
Train5hrs
€45($45)
once daily416km (258 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€73($73)
on demand388km (241 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