How to get from Munich to Innsbruck by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Munich to Innsbruck is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel 60 miles (97 km) by bus to Innsbruck from Munich. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this route. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Munich to Innsbruck.
Although Munich and Innsbruck are in two different countries, Germany and Austria, the short distance between them means that flying is not practical. Traveling by train is slightly quicker than making the journey by bus, although bus departures are more frequent.
Return trips from Innsbruck to Munich are also available.
There are over a dozen direct buses from Munich to Innsbruck per day that take from 2 to 3 hours. The services are operated by Flixbus and Postbus with the first departure at around 5:00 a.m. and the last bus leaving at about 10:30 p.m. Postbus departs from Munich Frottmanning while Flixbus routes leave from Munich ZOB. Both terminate at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. Munich Frottmanning is located at a U-Bahn stop in the city suburbs to the north while Munich ZOB has city and main train station links by tram, U-Bahn trains, and Metro buses. Night buses operate in Munich throughout the week. Taxis are available at all stations.
8 direct trains from Munich to Innsbruck are operated by Deutsche Bahn and take just under two hours. Departures from Munich Hbf start at just before 5:00 a.m. and continue until around 7:00 p.m., although most direct departures are in the morning. Other routes are available with up to three connections at towns such as Kreuzstrasse, Rosenheim, and Kufstein, as well as longer journey times. Trains run between the cities' main train stations with Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof located on Südtiroler Platz to the east of the city. Innsbruck has extensive local bus services which include tourist buses and night routes. Taxis and car rentals are available at both Munich and Innsbruck stations.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
ÖBB is Austria's main train company and offers the following different ticket types for your next trip to Innsbruck from Munich by travel: Standard Ticket, Comfort-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene Comfort-Ticket.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
You can go from Munich to Innsbruck by bus.
The fastest way to travel from Munich to Innsbruck is by train, which requires on average 2 h 2 min of travel time.
The Munich to Innsbruck distance is around 60 miles (97 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Innsbruck is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Munich to Innsbruck as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Munich to Innsbruck:
The following travel company offer services from Munich to Innsbruck:
Yes, there is a direct service from Munich to Innsbruck:
Direct services to Innsbruck tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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