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Compare train, bus, and flight for Interlaken to Innsbruck
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $120 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. 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 train costs an average of $120, while a flight costs an average of $402.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$120 Average price Cheapest | $402 Average price | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Interlaken to Innsbruck
Compare the available ways to get from Interlaken to Innsbruck, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Interlaken to Innsbruck:
A train is $282 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Interlaken to Innsbruck costing on average $402.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Tickets start at around $120 compared to roughly $171 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51. The journey takes 5h 48m versus 4h 39m 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 Interlaken to Innsbruck
How to get from Interlaken to Innsbruck by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Interlaken to Innsbruck is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
PE LIX · IR 2624+
IC 773+
RJX 16911:04 AM 6h39 Interlaken Ost 5:43 PM Innsbruck Hbf $46 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
PE LIX · IR 2624+
IC 773+
RJX 16911:04 AM 6h39 Interlaken Ost 5:43 PM Innsbruck Hbf $46 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
OS140 · OS1073:05 PM 3h05 Zurich Airport 6:10 PM Innsbruck Airport $277 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
PE LIX · IR 2620 · RJX 167+
IC 7699:04 AM 6h39 Interlaken Ost 3:43 PM Innsbruck Hbf $46 1 One-way 3 transfers
IR 2226 · RJX13483+
IC 972 · IC 77512:59 PM 5h42 Interlaken Ost 6:41 PM Innsbruck Hbf $50 1 One-way 5 transfers
EC 163+
IC 807+
ICE 374+
IC 7615:59 AM 5h43 Interlaken Ost 11:42 AM Innsbruck Hbf $50 1 One-way 3 transfers
OS134 · OS10510:40 AM 3h20 Zurich Airport 2:00 PM Innsbruck Airport $240 1 One-way 1 transfer
OS148 · OS1057:20 AM 6h40 Zurich Airport 2:00 PM Innsbruck Airport $240 1 One-way 1 transfer
OS132 · OS1059:10 AM 4h50 Zurich Airport 2:00 PM Innsbruck Airport $277 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Interlaken to Innsbruck:
A train is $282 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Interlaken to Innsbruck costing on average $402.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Interlaken and Innsbruck as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Innsbruck Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Interlaken Ost and arrive in Innsbruck Hbf.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Innsbruck by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Regionale, Deutsche Bahn to go to Innsbruck by train.
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