How to travel from Heidelberg to Innsbruck

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Heidelberg to Innsbruck

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF42, while a flight costs an average of CHF492.

Distance: 193 miles (311 km)

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Driving

CHF492

Average price

CHF95

Average price

CHF42

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Cheapest

CHF82

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 24m

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2h 0m

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5h 36m

Average total duration

5h 6m

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30m

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7h 35m

Average total duration

7h 5m

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30m

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5h 9m

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0.9 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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

The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Innsbruck is a bus with an average price of CHF42.

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

A bus is CHF53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Innsbruck costing on average CHF95.

A bus is CHF450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Innsbruck costing on average CHF492.

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Innsbruck is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 36m.

Bus takes on average 7h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Heidelberg and Innsbruck including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Heidelberg 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 2h 45m sooner (2h 24m by flight vs 5h 9m by car). Tickets start at around CHF492 compared to roughly CHF82 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 Heidelberg to Innsbruck

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 PM9h35
    Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
    7:20 AMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    CHF321One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 PM9h35
    Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
    7:20 AMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    CHF321One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS206 · OS105
    11:10 AM2h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    1:55 PMInnsbruck Airport
    CHF3581One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ÖBBRE10a+ÖBB | ICEICE 593+ÖBBRB54 · RJX19976
    10:10 AM5h52
    Heidelberg Hbf
    4:02 PMInnsbruck Hbf
    CHF361One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBBDB S2+ÖBB | ICEICE 915+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 1289
    10:33 AM5h41
    Heidelberg Hbf
    4:14 PMInnsbruck Hbf
    CHF771One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn19262 · ICE 593+Bayerische Regiobahn79071+Deutsche BahnRJX 19976
    10:10 AM5h52
    Heidelberg Hbf
    4:02 PMInnsbruck Hbf
    CHF821One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 PM8h40
    Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
    11:55 PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    CHF341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 PM9h40
    Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
    10:45 PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    CHF391One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:15 PM7h55
    Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
    1:10 AMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    CHF461One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1818+Transavia FranceKL2601
    11:45 AM4h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    3:50 PMInnsbruck Airport
    CHF2401One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1822+Transavia FranceKL2601
    6:40 PM21h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    3:45 PMInnsbruck Airport
    CHF2401One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1820+Transavia FranceKL2601
    2:15 PM25h30
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    3:45 PMInnsbruck Airport
    CHF2401One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Innsbruck.

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There are 3 options to travel between Heidelberg and Innsbruck including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Innsbruck is a bus with an average price of CHF42.

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

A bus is CHF53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Innsbruck costing on average CHF95.

A bus is CHF450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Innsbruck costing on average CHF492.

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Innsbruck is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 36m.

Bus takes on average 7h 35m.

The distance from Heidelberg to Innsbruck is approximately 193 miles (311 km).
The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Innsbruck is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Heidelberg to Innsbruck:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Innsbruck Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Innsbruck Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Heidelberg to Innsbruck, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Transavia France, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines to go to Innsbruck by flight.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB to go to Innsbruck by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Innsbruck by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Heidelberg 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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