How to travel from Geneva to Innsbruck

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Innsbruck

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva 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 train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, while a train costs an average of €67.

Distance: 259 miles (418 km)

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€67

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7h 21m

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6h 51m

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8h 3m

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7h 33m

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from Geneva to Innsbruck

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:50 PM7h45
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    11:35 PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    501One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:50 PM7h45
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    11:35 PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    501One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2249+Austrian AirlinesLH6390 · LH6344
    1:00 PM5h10
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    6:10 PMInnsbruck Airport
    2941One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 713+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 191+ÖBB | REXREX 1+ÖBBRJX19957
    8:35 AM7h08
    Geneva station
    3:43 PMInnsbruck Hbf
    1501One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 717+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 193+ÖBB | REXREX 1+ÖBBRJX19919
    10:35 AM7h08
    Geneva station
    5:43 PMInnsbruck Hbf
    1501One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 721+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 195+ÖBBRJX19937
    12:35 PM7h08
    Geneva station
    7:43 PMInnsbruck Hbf
    1501One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2383+Austrian AirlinesLH6344 · LH6390
    9:35 AM8h35
    Geneva International Airport
    6:10 PMInnsbruck Airport
    3011One-way
    2 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS352 · OS107
    9:55 AM8h15
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    6:10 PMInnsbruck Airport
    5661One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS152 · OS107
    9:35 AM8h35
    Geneva International Airport
    6:10 PMInnsbruck Airport
    5751One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva 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 Geneva to Innsbruck.

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

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

A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Innsbruck costing on average €67.

A bus is €223 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Innsbruck costing on average €280.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Innsbruck is by train with an average journey time of 7h 21m.

Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 3m.

Flight takes on average 13h 42m.

The distance from Geneva to Innsbruck is approximately 259 miles (418 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Innsbruck is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva 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 Geneva to Innsbruck:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Innsbruck Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Innsbruck Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Innsbruck, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Innsbruck by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Innsbruck by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Innsbruck:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Innsbruck often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Munich, Salzburg, Zurich, Venice. 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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