How to travel from Riga to Innsbruck, Austria

The distance between Riga and Innsbruck is around 1,461km (908 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Riga 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Riga (RIX) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Kufstein and then to Innsbruck Hbf.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Bus

Take the bus to Vienna Erdberg and then to Innsbruck Ice Stadium.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Warszawa Dworzec Zachodni then take the train to Wien Hbf and then to Innsbruck Hbf.

  • Duration22h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Innsbruck.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Distance1,814km (1,127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Riga and Innsbruck

There are several options for getting from Riga 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 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Riga and Innsbruck is around 1,461km (908 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,379km (857 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Riga and Innsbruck by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Riga to Innsbruck is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Riga 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 Riga and Innsbruck. We recommend that you fly from Riga (RIX) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Kufstein and then to Innsbruck Hbf. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Riga and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Riga to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vienna Erdberg. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Ecolines and Sindbad run regular bus services between Riga and Innsbruck. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Riga to Innsbruck. We recommend that you fly from Riga (RIX) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Kufstein and then to Innsbruck Hbf. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Riga and Innsbruck. The distance is around 1,814km (1,127 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Riga to Innsbruck is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Riga and Innsbruck

Transport options from Riga to Innsbruck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 55m
€240($240)
hourly1,461km (908 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 5h
€95($95)
5 times a week1,971km (1,225 miles)
Bus via Suwalki1 day 10h
€95($95)
once a week2,138km (1,328 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
22h 15m
€135($135)
twice daily1,843km (1,145 miles)
Bus to Marijampole, autobusų stotis, train1 day 1h
€160($160)
5 times a week1,881km (1,169 miles)
Bus to Prague, Train1 day 10h
€145($145)
once daily2,204km (1,370 miles)
Drive
18h 40m
€340($340)
on demand1,814km (1,127 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