How to travel from Venice to Innsbruck, Austria

The distance between Venice and Innsbruck is around 384km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Venice 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 InnsbruckVenice if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Stazione Padova then Bolzano-Via Bruno Buozzi and then to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Innsbruck.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance384km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venice and Innsbruck

There are several options for getting from Venice to Innsbruck by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Venice and Innsbruck is around 384km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Venice and Innsbruck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Venice to Innsbruck is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Venice and Innsbruck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Venice and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Venice to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Verona Porta Nuova and Brennero Brenner. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, ItaloTreno and Swiss Railways run train services between Venice and Innsbruck. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Venice and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Venice and Innsbruck with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 50m.

ACTV S.p.a, Marino Autolinee and FlixBus run regular bus services between Venice and Innsbruck. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Venice to Innsbruck. We recommend that you take the train to Verona Porta Nuova and then to Brennero Brenner. instead which will take 4h 60m.

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 Venice and Innsbruck. The distance is around 384km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venice to Innsbruck is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Venice and Innsbruck

Transport options from Venice to Innsbruck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 55m
€46($46)
twice daily413km (257 miles)
Bus to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße5h 50m
€24($24)
twice daily403km (250 miles)
Train
4h 60m
€42($42)
every 4 hours388km (241 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€73($73)
on demand384km (238 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