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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Innsbruck
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $160 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $160, while a train costs an average of $430.
Distance: 886 miles (1427 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$160 Average price Cheapest | $334 Average price | $430 Average price | $392 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
30h 6m Average total duration 29h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 39h 44m Average total duration 39h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.3 - 8.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Innsbruck:
A bus is $175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Innsbruck costing on average $334.
A bus is $271 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Innsbruck costing on average $430.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 6m.
Train takes on average 39h 44m.
Tickets start at around $160 compared to roughly $392 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $233. The journey takes 29h 36m versus 19h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Innsbruck
How to get from Madrid to Innsbruck by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Innsbruck is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM38h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:20 PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße$1081One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM38h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:20 PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße$1081One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- OS7452+
OS186 · OS10711:50 AM6h20Madrid Barajas Airport6:10 PMInnsbruck Airport$4601One-way2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM34h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:20 AMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße$1141One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM34h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1:10 AMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße$1291One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 PM32h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:50 AMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße$1301One-way2 transfers
IB791+
RJX199568:40 AM9h22Madrid Barajas Airport6:02 PMInnsbruck Hbf$2351One-way1 transfer- IB791+RJX199188:40 AM11h22Madrid Barajas Airport8:02 PMInnsbruck Hbf$2351One-way1 transfer
- IB791+RJX199728:40 AM15h24Madrid Barajas Airport12:04 AMInnsbruck Hbf$2351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Innsbruck:
A bus is $175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Innsbruck costing on average $334.
A bus is $271 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Innsbruck costing on average $430.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 6m.
Train takes on average 39h 44m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Innsbruck as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Innsbruck Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Innsbruck by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Empresa Municipal de Transportes to go to Innsbruck by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Innsbruck by train.
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