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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - 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 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).
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Innsbruck
How to get from Salzburg to Innsbruck by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Innsbruck is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJX199729:56 PM2h08Salzburg Hbf12:04 AMInnsbruck Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
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RJX199729:56 PM2h08Salzburg Hbf12:04 AMInnsbruck Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
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NJ 134862:30 AM1h57Salzburg Hbf4:27 AMInnsbruck Hbf$481One-way0 transfers
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IC 199365:56 AM2h15Salzburg Hbf8:11 AMInnsbruck Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
RJX199822:56 PM2h15Salzburg Hbf5:11 PMInnsbruck Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
RJX 1875:56 PM2h15Salzburg Hbf8:11 PMInnsbruck Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM5h35Salzburg, P+R Süd2:20 PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße$361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM6h10Salzburg, P+R Süd5:10 PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße$361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM6h30Salzburg, P+R Süd6:40 PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße$361One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Innsbruck Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße.
- 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.
- 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.
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