How to travel from Edinburgh to Innsbruck, Austria

The distance between Edinburgh and Innsbruck is around 1,413km (878 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Innsbruck by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. 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 Edinburgh (EDI) to Innsbruck (INN).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Jet2.com

+ 4 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross, Paris Nord, München Hbf then Kufstein and then to Innsbruck Hbf.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €615($615)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Leonberg Bus Station then Zob and then to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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ferry
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Innsbruck.

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €445($450)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Innsbruck

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Innsbruck by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Edinburgh and Innsbruck is around 1,413km (878 miles).

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Edinburgh and Innsbruck by plane.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Innsbruck is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Innsbruck is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Paris Nord, Gare de l'Est, München Hbf and Kufstein. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.

LNER, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, TGV inOui, Transdev, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), WESTbahn and Dutch Railways run train services between Edinburgh and Innsbruck. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 15m, 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 Edinburgh and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station, Leonberg Bus Station, Flughafen/Messe and Zob. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Megabus UK, FlixBus, RegioJet, Union Ivkoni, Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o., Karat-S and Blablabus run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Innsbruck. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Innsbruck. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Innsbruck (INN). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Innsbruck with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.

Jet2.com, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, British Airways and easyJet fly between Edinburgh and Innsbruck. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Innsbruck (INN). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.

The flight from Edinburgh to Innsbruck typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Edinburgh to Innsbruck. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Innsbruck (INN). instead which will take 3h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Innsbruck is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Innsbruck

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Innsbruck

Transport options from Edinburgh to Innsbruck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 20m
€220($220)
every 20 mins1,413km (878 miles)
Fly to Salzburg (SZG), Train4h 60m
€260($260)
hourly1,646km (1,023 miles)
Plane and Train5hrs
€235($235)
hourly1,535km (954 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€235($235)
every 20 mins1,631km (1,013 miles)
Train + 1 similar
14h 15m
€615($615)
once daily2,083km (1,294 miles)
Train via London Kings Cross22h 10m
€525($525)
5 times a week2,263km (1,406 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
€95($95)
3 times a week2,228km (1,384 miles)
Car and Ferry
19h 30m
€445($450)
every 2 hours1,833km (1,139 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