How to travel from Innsbruck to Salzburg

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Compare train and bus for Innsbruck to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 85 miles (137 km)

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$42

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$42

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2h 32m

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3h 27m

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2h 57m

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from Innsbruck to Salzburg

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

Our recommendation

train

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

ÖBBRJX 765
08:16AM1h47
Innsbruck Hbf
10:03AMSalzburg Hbf
$351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:30PM7h40
Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
06:10AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$341One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

ÖBBRJX 765
08:16AM1h47
Innsbruck Hbf
10:03AMSalzburg Hbf
$351One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBBRJX 161
10:16AM1h47
Innsbruck Hbf
12:03PMSalzburg Hbf
$631One-way
0 transfers
ÖBBRJX 863
09:14AM1h48
Innsbruck Hbf
11:02AMSalzburg Hbf
$631One-way
0 transfers
ÖBBRJX 767
12:16PM1h47
Innsbruck Hbf
02:03PMSalzburg Hbf
$571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:20AM6h25
Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
03:45PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$381One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:00AM6h10
Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
01:10PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$381One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:45AM6h45
Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
06:30PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$381One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Innsbruck to Salzburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Innsbruck to Salzburg, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Innsbruck to Salzburg and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Innsbruck to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg 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 Salzburg.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Innsbruck and Salzburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Innsbruck to Salzburg is a train with an average price of $24 (€19).

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

A train is $0.99 (€0.79) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Innsbruck to Salzburg costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Innsbruck to Salzburg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 46m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

The distance from Innsbruck to Salzburg is approximately 85 miles (137 km).
The average frequency per day from Innsbruck to Salzburg is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Salzburg 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 Salzburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Innsbruck to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet, FlixTrain to go to Salzburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Innsbruck to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 13 direct trains per day with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB Nightjet.
Omio customers who travel from Innsbruck to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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