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Compare bus, train, and flight for Innsbruck to Heilbronn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Heilbronn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $460.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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$84 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $460 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg 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 Heilbronn:
A bus is $46 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Heilbronn costing on average $84 (€70).
A bus is $423 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Heilbronn costing on average $460 (€386).
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
Tickets start at around $84 (€70) compared to roughly $71 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.03 (€-10.92). The journey takes 5h 2m versus 4h 30m 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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How to get from Innsbruck to Heilbronn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Heilbronn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:20 PM8h10Innsbruck2:30 AMHeilbronn$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6:20 PM8h10Innsbruck2:30 AMHeilbronn$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:20 PM8h10Innsbruck2:30 AMHeilbronn$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:55 AM10h15Innsbruck12:10 PMHeilbronn$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Heilbronn:
A bus is $46 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Heilbronn costing on average $84 (€70).
A bus is $423 (€354) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Heilbronn costing on average $460 (€386).
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Heilbronn as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Heilbronn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station).
- Flights mostly depart from Innsbruck Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heilbronn by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn to go to Heilbronn by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Transavia France, Austrian Airlines to go to Heilbronn by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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