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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. 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 bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 137 km
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€33 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Innsbruck to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Innsbruck to Salzburg
Travel to Salzburg 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 Innsbruck to Salzburg.

There are 2 travel options between Innsbruck and Salzburg. You can take a train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Salzburg from Innsbruck is by taking a train, which costs on average €15.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Innsbruck to Salzburg:
Taking a train costs €5 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of €20.
The fastest way to get to Salzburg from Innsbruck is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 46 min.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 2 h 14 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 136 km from Innsbruck to Salzburg.
The average frequency per day from Innsbruck to Salzburg is:
- 8 coaches per day.
- 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Salzburg from Innsbruck as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Innsbruck to Salzburg:
- Trains mostly leave from Innsbruck Hbf and tend to arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Innsbruck to Salzburg:
- FlixBus can take you to Salzburg by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Innsbruck to Salzburg for €22.
- Travel with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet or ÖBB | InterCity for trains to Salzburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for ÖBB Innsbruck to Salzburg tickets on Omio for €15.
Yes, there are direct services available from Innsbruck to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with with 2 direct coaches per day.
- 12 direct trains per day with ÖBB, Westbahn or ÖBB | Railjet.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Salzburg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Innsbruck to Salzburg.
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