How to travel from Salzburg to Innsbruck

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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Innsbruck

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 train costs an average of $23, and a bus costs an average of $29.

Distance: 85 miles (137 km)

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$35

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$37

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$45

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2h 57m

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2h 27m

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3h 48m

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3h 18m

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The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Innsbruck is a train with an average price of $35 (€29).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Innsbruck costing on average $37 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Innsbruck is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Salzburg and Innsbruck including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Innsbruck among Omio's users.

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from Salzburg to Innsbruck

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

Our recommendation

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

  • ÖBBRJX19972
    9:56 PM2h08
    Salzburg Hbf
    12:04 AMInnsbruck Hbf
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • ÖBBRJX19972
    9:56 PM2h08
    Salzburg Hbf
    12:04 AMInnsbruck Hbf
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ÖBB | NightjetNJ 13486
    2:30 AM1h57
    Salzburg Hbf
    4:27 AMInnsbruck Hbf
    $481One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 19936
    5:56 AM2h15
    Salzburg Hbf
    8:11 AMInnsbruck Hbf
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX19982
    2:56 PM2h15
    Salzburg Hbf
    5:11 PMInnsbruck Hbf
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX 187
    5:56 PM2h15
    Salzburg Hbf
    8:11 PMInnsbruck Hbf
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 AM5h35
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    2:20 PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 AM6h10
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    5:10 PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:10 PM6h30
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    6:40 PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Salzburg to Innsbruck

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Salzburg to Innsbruck, 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 Salzburg to Innsbruck 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 Salzburg to Innsbruck

Travel to Innsbruck 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 Salzburg to Innsbruck.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Salzburg and Innsbruck including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Innsbruck is a train with an average price of $35 (€29).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Innsbruck costing on average $37 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Innsbruck is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 18m.

The distance from Salzburg to Innsbruck is approximately 85 miles (137 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Innsbruck is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

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