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Tyrolean Folk Art Museum
A well-regarded museum showcasing Tyrolean traditional crafts, costumes, woodwork, and rural interiors. It is one of the best places to understand regional culture and pairs well with the nearby Hofk
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
9 h 10 m
Average duration
9 h 28 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
386 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Innsbruck will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Innsbruck without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $190.
Distance: 239 miles (386 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$63 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $269 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Innsbruck:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Innsbruck costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $206 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Innsbruck costing on average $269 (€217).
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 33m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
Tickets start at around $63 (€51) compared to roughly $108 (€87) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45 (€36). The journey takes 5h 42m versus 5h 13m 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 FlixBus, 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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Innsbruck buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 11h25 | 7:20 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 9h10 | 5:20 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 10h55 | 7:20 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 10h00 | 9:25 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 9h40 | 9:25 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 10h00 | 12:20 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 11h45 | 4:20 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 9h15 | 4:20 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 9h35 | 6:40 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 9h40 | 7:40 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 10h00 | 10:45 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 11h15 | 1:10 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Vienna to Innsbruck run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 239 miles (386 km) distance in 9h 15m.
Distance 239 miles (386 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 9h 15m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Innsbruck — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Innsbruck trip today.
A well-regarded museum showcasing Tyrolean traditional crafts, costumes, woodwork, and rural interiors. It is one of the best places to understand regional culture and pairs well with the nearby Hofk
The main Tyrolean State Museum, covering art, archaeology, history, and natural science. A strong choice for visitors who want a broad overview of Tyrol in one institution.
This museum combines the giant Panorama painting with exhibits on Tyrolean military and regional history. It is best known for the dramatic depiction of the Bergisel battle.
The historic Old Town is the essential walking area for colorful facades, arcades, souvenir streets, and easy access to major landmarks. It is the heart of most first visits.
Innsbrucks grand central boulevard lined with historic buildings, shops, and mountain views. It is one of the citys best-known promenades and a classic place for photos.
The mountain area above Innsbruck is the citys most dramatic viewpoint destination, combining alpine scenery with fast access from the urban center. It is highly popular for panoramic content.
A classic Tyrolean skillet of pan-fried potatoes, onions, and beef or pork, usually topped with a fried egg. It is one of Innsbruck’s most iconic hearty mountain dishes.
Tyrolean bread dumplings flavored with smoked speck bacon, often served in broth or with salad. They are a staple of alpine home cooking.
Flat-pressed bread dumplings mixed with alpine cheese, commonly served in clear soup or with salad. This is a beloved vegetarian dish from Tyrol.
A respected historic inn serving Austrian and Tyrolean dishes in a traditional setting in the Old Town. Good choice for classic regional cooking.
A long-established traditional restaurant near the Old Town, known for Tyrolean classics, beer, and a lively historic atmosphere.
An established rooftop restaurant with modern Austrian cuisine and city views. It offers a more refined dining experience than a typical tavern.
Prices are high by Austrian standards, especially for hotels and ski season, but casual meals and public transport stay manageable.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafes and taxis; in restaurants, 5-10% is customary for good service, given directly when paying.
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