How to travel from Salzburg to Innsbruck

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Compare bus and train 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 $25. 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 $25, and a bus costs an average of $27.

Distance: 85 miles (137 km)

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$38

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$41

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2h 57m

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2h 27m

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3h 45m

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3h 15m

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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.

ÖBBRJX 760
07:56PM1h48
Salzburg Hbf
09:44PMInnsbruck Hbf
$321One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

ÖBBRJX 760
07:56PM1h48
Salzburg Hbf
09:44PMInnsbruck Hbf
$321One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ÖBBRJX 760
07:56PM1h48
Salzburg Hbf
09:44PMInnsbruck Hbf
$321One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBBRJX 660
08:56AM1h48
Salzburg Hbf
10:44AMInnsbruck Hbf
$481One-way
0 transfers
ÖBBRJX 868
08:56PM1h52
Salzburg Hbf
10:48PMInnsbruck Hbf
$321One-way
0 transfers
ÖBBRJX 762
09:56PM1h52
Salzburg Hbf
11:48PMInnsbruck Hbf
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:15AM5h55
Salzburg, P+R Süd
03:10PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße
$441One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:05AM6h15
Salzburg, P+R Süd
12:20PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße
$451One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:10PM6h25
Salzburg, P+R Süd
06:35PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraße
$451One-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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Salzburg and Innsbruck including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Innsbruck is a train with an average price of $25 (€20).

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 $27 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Innsbruck is by train with an average journey time of 1h 48m.

Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

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 bus and train 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 BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh to go to Innsbruck by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | REX to go to Innsbruck by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Innsbruck with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 13 direct trains per day with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | S-Bahn.
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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