How to travel from Dortmund to Innsbruck

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Innsbruck

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, while a flight costs an average of €547.

Distance: 342 miles (551 km)

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Driving

€547

Average price

€115

Average price

€57

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Cheapest

€129

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 34m

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2h 0m

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8h 39m

Average total duration

8h 9m

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30m

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12h 37m

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12h 7m

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30m

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7h 58m

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CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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Eurowings

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Innsbruck is a bus with an average price of €57.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Innsbruck:

A bus is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Innsbruck costing on average €115.

A bus is €490 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Innsbruck costing on average €547.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Innsbruck is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 34m.

Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 39m.

Bus takes on average 12h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dortmund and Innsbruck including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Dortmund to Innsbruck among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 24m sooner (2h 34m by flight vs 7h 58m by car). Tickets start at around €547 compared to roughly €129 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Dortmund to Innsbruck

How to get from Dortmund to Innsbruck by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dortmund to Innsbruck is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 PM15h05
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    12:20 PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    €451One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 PM15h05
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    12:20 PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    €451One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS164 · OS107
    3:05 PM3h05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:10 PMInnsbruck Airport
    €6671One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ÖBB | ICEICE 101 · ICE 591+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 85+ÖBB | InterCityIC 2348
    5:36 AM7h42
    Dortmund Hbf
    1:18 PMInnsbruck Hbf
    €631One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 101 · ICE 591+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 85
    5:24 AM7h54
    Dortmund Hbf
    1:18 PMInnsbruck Hbf
    €631One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 525+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 85
    5:14 AM8h04
    Dortmund Hbf
    1:18 PMInnsbruck Hbf
    €631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 AM13h00
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    10:45 PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    €561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    4:26 PM12h54
    Dortmund Hbf
    5:20 AMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    €691One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:00 PM12h20
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    5:20 AMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    €701One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2042 · ICE 105+KLMKL1822+Transavia FranceKL2601
    9:36 AM30h14
    Dortmund Hbf
    3:50 PMInnsbruck Airport
    €3211One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn26806 · ICE 11+Austrian AirlinesOS210 · OS107
    6:45 AM11h25
    Dortmund Hbf
    6:10 PMInnsbruck Airport
    €3971One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 946 · ICE 623+KLMKL1822+Transavia FranceKL2601
    9:14 AM30h36
    Dortmund Hbf
    3:50 PMInnsbruck Airport
    €4271One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Innsbruck

Travel to Innsbruck easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dortmund to Innsbruck.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Innsbruck including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Innsbruck is a bus with an average price of €57.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Innsbruck:

A bus is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Innsbruck costing on average €115.

A bus is €490 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Innsbruck costing on average €547.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Innsbruck is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 34m.

Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 39m.

Bus takes on average 12h 37m.

The distance from Dortmund to Innsbruck is approximately 342 miles (551 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Innsbruck is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Innsbruck as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Innsbruck:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Innsbruck Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Innsbruck Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Innsbruck, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines to go to Innsbruck by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Innsbruck by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn to go to Innsbruck by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Innsbruck with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Innsbruck often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Munich, Salzburg, Zurich, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Innsbruck and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Innsbruck to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Innsbruck, you can visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds, an interactive museum and garden with crystal art installations, or the Innsbruck Alpine Zoo, one of Europe's highest zoos with alpine animals. Explore the vibrant Maria-Theresien-Strasse for shops, cafes, and historic sites. Take a guided tour of the Tyrolean State Museum to learn about regional history and culture. Enjoy a walk along the Inn River for scenic views. For must-see sights, visit the Golden Roof, the Nordkette Cable Car, Ambras Castle, Bergisel Ski Jump, and the Hofkirche.
To fully experience Innsbruck, including its historic sites, alpine attractions, and cultural offerings, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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