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Compare train and bus for Innsbruck to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a train costs an average of $144.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$144 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration Fastest 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Saarbrücken:
A bus is $82 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Saarbrücken costing on average $144 (€121).
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 6m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (6h 27m by train vs 6h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $144 (€121) compared to roughly $128 (€107) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Innsbruck to Saarbrücken
How to get from Innsbruck to Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Saarbrücken is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:20 PM13h25Innsbruck5:45 AMSaarbrücken$471One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
4:20 PM13h25Innsbruck5:45 AMSaarbrücken$471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:15 PM10h55Innsbruck8:10 AMSaarbrücken$771One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:20 AM11h05Innsbruck6:25 PMSaarbrücken$541One-way0 transfers
10:15 PM11h00Innsbruck9:15 AMSaarbrücken$551One-way0 transfers
8:15 AM11h10Innsbruck7:25 PMSaarbrücken$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $82 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Saarbrücken costing on average $144 (€121).
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 6m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn to go to Saarbrücken by train.
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