How to travel from Bucharest to Innsbruck, Austria

The distance between Bucharest and Innsbruck is around 1,254km (779 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bucharest 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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Fly

Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Innsbruck (INN).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €385($385)
Operated byAustrian Airlines+ 7 others

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Train

Take the train to Budapest-Keleti then Wien Hbf and then to Innsbruck Hbf.

  • Duration22h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Linz and then to Innsbruck Ice Stadium.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Innsbruck.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Distance1,547km (961 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bucharest and Innsbruck

There are several options for getting from Bucharest to Innsbruck by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €385 ($385).

The distance between Bucharest and Innsbruck is around 1,254km (779 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,180km (733 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Bucharest and Innsbruck by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bucharest to Innsbruck is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €385 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Bucharest and Innsbruck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucharest and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 22h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bucharest to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 40m.

Romanian Railways (CFR), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Bucharest and Innsbruck. Trains depart once daily and will take around 22h 40m, 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 Bucharest and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bucharest to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Linz, Linz Hbf and Linz Wissensturm. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Mayer & Mayer Reisen and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Bucharest and Innsbruck. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bucharest and Innsbruck. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and arrive at Innsbruck (INN) - via Vienna (VIE). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Bucharest to Innsbruck. There is however a flight that goes via Vienna (VIE). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bucharest to Innsbruck typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 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 Bucharest and Innsbruck. The distance is around 1,547km (961 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucharest to Innsbruck is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €385 ($385).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bucharest and Innsbruck

Transport options from Bucharest to Innsbruck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 15m
€385($385)
every 20 mins1,254km (779 miles)
Plane and Train4h 45m
€290($290)
hourly1,383km (860 miles)
Train + 1 similar
22h 40m
€120($120)
once daily1,591km (989 miles)
Train via Wien Hbf22h 45m
€115($115)
twice daily1,623km (1,008 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
€27($27)
once daily1,789km (1,112 miles)
Drive
15h 50m
€290($290)
on demand1,547km (961 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