- Must visit
Mozart's Birthplace
Birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, displaying family items, instruments, and context on his early Salzburg years.










Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
2h 10m
Average duration
5h 2m
Buses per day
10
Distance
98 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Salzburg:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Salzburg costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€32) compared to roughly $47 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€7). The journey takes 2h 51m versus 2h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Innsbruck to Salzburg buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 5h25 | 1:10 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 5h05 | 3:45 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 6h45 | 6:30 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 6h50 | 8:35 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 5h40 | 9:15 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 5h20 | 10:00 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 5h40 | 11:30 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 5h10 | 1:30 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 5h50 | 6:10 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 5h45 | 9:40 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Innsbruck to Salzburg run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 85 miles (137 km) distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 85 miles (137 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Salzburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Salzburg trip today.
Birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, displaying family items, instruments, and context on his early Salzburg years.
Science center with interactive exhibits on physics, biology, and technology; excellent for families and curious adults.
Historic residence rooms and state apartments illustrating the power and taste of Salzburg’s prince-archbishops.
Salzburg’s famous old shopping lane with wrought-iron guild signs, historic houses, and direct links to Mozart’s birthplace.
Formal gardens and walking area by Mirabell Palace, admired for baroque design, statues, and fortress views.
Tree-lined viewpoint hill with forest paths, old fortifications, and sweeping vistas over the Old Town and fortress.
Salzburg’s famous soufflé-like dessert of sweetened egg whites, baked and torn into pieces, then dusted with sugar. A classic from Hotel Sacher traditions.
A rustic farmer’s breakfast of pan-fried potatoes, onions, and meat, usually topped with a fried egg. Popular in Alpine inns across Salzburg state.
Thin slices of boiled beef in broth, usually served with horseradish, root vegetables, and potatoes. A classic Austrian dish common in Salzburg taverns.
Well-known fine dining restaurant focused on modern Austrian cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and polished service in an intimate setting.
Historic beer hall and monastery brewery known for Märzen beer, simple Austrian dishes, and lively communal tables in a classic Salzburg setting.
Traditional tavern near the old town serving schnitzel, Tafelspitz, and regional classics in elegant historic rooms with a refined local feel.
Moderate for Western Europe; hotels rise in peak season, dining is mid-priced, and public transport is reasonable for tourists.
Service is often included, but rounding up is customary. Tip restaurants about 5-10%, round up in cafes, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Innsbruck to Salzburg by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Innsbruck to Salzburg buses use the Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße to Salzburg, P+R Süd station pair. Use this guide to compare Innsbruck and Salzburg bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Salzburg, P+R Süd is 3 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg, P+R Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Süd (in the station), Fast-Food Express (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg, P+R Süd.
Available at Salzburg, P+R Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg, P+R Süd: Elevators, ramps.
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