How to travel from Bern to Innsbruck, Austria

The distance between Bern and Innsbruck is around 394km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bern to Innsbruck by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Basel SBB then fly from Basel (BSL) to Innsbruck (INN).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €415($420)
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Train

Take the train to Zürich HB and then to Innsbruck Hbf.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Innsbruck.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance408km (253 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Innsbruck

There are several options for getting from Bern to Innsbruck by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €415 ($420).

The distance between Bern and Innsbruck is around 394km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (187 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Bern and Innsbruck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Innsbruck is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €415 ($420).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern 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 Bern and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bern to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zürich HB. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Swiss Railways and Südostbahn run train services between Bern and Innsbruck. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Bern and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bern and Innsbruck with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 5h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Bern and Innsbruck. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Innsbruck. We recommend that you take the train to Basel SBB then fly from Basel (BSL) to Innsbruck (INN). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Bern and Innsbruck. The distance is around 408km (253 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Innsbruck is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Innsbruck

Transport options from Bern to Innsbruck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 45m
€415($420)
every 20 mins768km (477 miles)
Train to Zürich Flughafen, Fly3h 50m
€785($785)
every 30 mins1,136km (706 miles)
Train to Zürich Flughafen, plane4h 20m
€465($470)
hourly582km (361 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€225($225)
hourly394km (245 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
€24($24)
3 times a week411km (255 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€83($83)
on demand408km (253 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