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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Innsbruck
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 434 miles (699 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$146 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $216 Average price |
11h 52m Average total duration 11h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 35m Average total duration 17h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg 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 Kraków to Innsbruck:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Innsbruck costing on average $146 (€119).
A bus is $141 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Innsbruck costing on average $216 (€177).
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 22m.
Bus takes on average 17h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Kraków to Innsbruck
How to get from Kraków to Innsbruck by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Innsbruck is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:45 PM14h00Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA7:45 AMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:45 PM14h00Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA7:45 AMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OS680 · OS1072:50 PM3h20John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice6:10 PMInnsbruck Airport$3161One-way1 transfer
Other options
EC 207+
NJ 134862:11 PM14h16Kraków Główny4:27 AMInnsbruck Hbf$1321One-way1 transfer
EC 205+
IC 740+
RJX1998610:17 AM10h47Kraków Główny9:04 PMInnsbruck Hbf$1451One-way2 transfers
EC 203+
IC 642+
RJX199826:15 AM10h49Kraków Główny5:04 PMInnsbruck Hbf$1691One-way2 transfers
FlixBus6:10 PM13h35Kraków, Airport7:45 AMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße$531One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 AM17h00Kraków, Airport4:55 AMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM17h45Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station12:20 PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße$761One-way1 transfer
OS680+
RJX199722:50 PM9h14John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice12:04 AMInnsbruck Hbf$2181One-way1 transfer
EW2735 · EW2758+
RJX 768+
NJ 199463:35 PM13h30John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice5:05 AMInnsbruck Hbf$2241One-way3 transfers
LH1363+
RJX19972+
LH642810:55 AM13h09John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice12:04 AMInnsbruck Hbf$2331One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Innsbruck:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Innsbruck costing on average $146 (€119).
A bus is $141 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Innsbruck costing on average $216 (€177).
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 22m.
Bus takes on average 17h 5m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Innsbruck as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Innsbruck Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Innsbruck Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Buzz, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Innsbruck by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus to go to Innsbruck by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, PKP Intercity to go to Innsbruck by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Buzz.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus.
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