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Compare train and bus for Innsbruck to Brixen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Brixen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Innsbruck to Brixen
Compare the available ways to get from Innsbruck to Brixen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Brixen:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Brixen costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Brixen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15. The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Innsbruck to Brixen
How to get from Innsbruck to Brixen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Brixen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 12819:24 AM 1h31 Innsbruck Hbf 10:55 AM Bressanone/Brixen $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
RJ 12819:24 AM 1h31 Innsbruck Hbf 10:55 AM Bressanone/Brixen $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus9:30 AM 1h05 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße 10:35 AM Bressanone, A-22 Bressanone-Val $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RJ 12819:24 AM 1h31 Innsbruck Hbf 10:55 AM Bressanone/Brixen $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
RE 3845+
S 32:19 PM 1h35 Innsbruck Hbf 3:54 PM Bressanone/Brixen $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
S 3+
R 167376:19 AM 1h35 Innsbruck Hbf 7:54 AM Bressanone/Brixen $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus5:35 PM 1h12 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße 6:47 PM Bressanone, A-22 Bressanone-Val $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 PM 1h16 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße 9:46 PM Bressanone, A-22 Bressanone-Val $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus7:45 PM 1h12 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße 8:57 PM Bressanone, A-22 Bressanone-Val $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Brixen:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Brixen costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Brixen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Brixen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Bressanone/Brixen.
- Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Bressanone, A-22 Bressanone-Val.
- Travel with ÖBB | Regionalzug, Regionale, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Brixen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Brixen by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
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