How to travel from Innsbruck to Brixen

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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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Driving

$22

Average price

$17

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Cheapest

$37

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 55m

Average total duration

1h 25m

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30m

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1h 42m

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1h 12m

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1h 19m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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ÖBB | Regionalzug

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The cheapest way to travel from Innsbruck to Brixen is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

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

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Brixen costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Innsbruck to Brixen is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 42m.

Other travel options to Brixen take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Innsbruck and Brixen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Innsbruck to Brixen among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€12). 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.

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from Innsbruck to Brixen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 PM1h12
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    6:27 PMBressanone, A-22 Bressanone-Val
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 PM1h12
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    6:27 PMBressanone, A-22 Bressanone-Val
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM1h05
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    10:35 AMBressanone, A-22 Bressanone-Val
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | REXREX 1827
    5:49 AM1h29
    Innsbruck Hbf
    7:18 AMBressanone/Brixen
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBB | S-BahnS 3+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 17151
    10:49 AM1h35
    Innsbruck Hbf
    12:24 PMBressanone/Brixen
    $241One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | S-BahnS 3+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 17147
    8:49 AM1h35
    Innsbruck Hbf
    10:24 AMBressanone/Brixen
    $241One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 PM1h12
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    2:42 PMBressanone, A-22 Bressanone-Val
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:45 PM1h12
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    8:57 PMBressanone, A-22 Bressanone-Val
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Innsbruck to Brixen

Travel to Brixen 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 Innsbruck to Brixen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Innsbruck and Brixen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Innsbruck to Brixen is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

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

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Brixen costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Innsbruck to Brixen is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 42m.

Other travel options to Brixen take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Innsbruck to Brixen is approximately 39 miles (64 km).
The average frequency per day from Innsbruck to Brixen is:
  • Around 14 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Innsbruck to Brixen:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Innsbruck to Brixen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regionale, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | REX to go to Brixen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Brixen by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Innsbruck to Brixen with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | REX.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Innsbruck to Brixen often also extend their vacation to go to Bolzano, Munich, Verona, Bruneck-Brunico, Merano. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brixen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Brixen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling experience in Brixen, 2 to 3 days are ideal to explore its historic old town, visit the Brixen Cathedral, and enjoy nearby outdoor activities like hiking in the Dolomites.

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