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Compare train, bus, and flight for Innsbruck to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. 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 $53, while a flight costs an average of $473.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$137 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $473 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $84 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $137 (€115).
A bus is $421 (€352) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $473 (€396).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 3m.
Bus takes on average 9h 9m.
Tickets start at around $137 (€115) compared to roughly $41 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$95 (-€80). The journey takes 5h 33m versus 5h 29m 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 Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Innsbruck to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJX19969 · RB54+
ICE 7264:56 AM6h06Innsbruck Hbf11:02 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$451One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
RJX19969 · RB54+
ICE 7264:56 AM6h06Innsbruck Hbf11:02 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$451One-way2 transfers
Fastest
OS102 · OS2078:20 AM3h40Innsbruck Airport12:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$6571One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJX19957 · RB54 · RE5+
ICE 5903:58 PM6h11Innsbruck Hbf10:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$571One-way3 transfers
RJX 19969 · ICE 726+
790584:56 AM6h06Innsbruck Hbf11:02 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$591One-way2 transfers
S 4 · ICE 726+
790584:32 AM6h30Innsbruck11:02 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$591One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM10h10Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße6:30 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM9h40Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße6:00 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM10h25Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße8:55 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$631One-way1 transfer
RJX19985+
OS21910:56 AM10h14Innsbruck Hbf9:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3381One-way1 transfer
RJX 161+
RJ 551+
OS2199:58 AM11h12Innsbruck Hbf9:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3381One-way2 transfers
RJX 161+
IC 645+
OS2199:58 AM11h12Innsbruck Hbf9:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3381One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $84 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $137 (€115).
A bus is $421 (€352) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $473 (€396).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 3m.
Bus takes on average 9h 9m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Innsbruck Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, TGV, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Transavia France, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB.
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