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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 €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 €19, and a bus costs an average of €20.
Distance: 137 km
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€31 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m 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 Salzburg to Innsbruck by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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.

There are 2 travel options between Salzburg and Innsbruck. You can take a train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Innsbruck from Salzburg is by taking a train, which costs on average €15.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Salzburg to Innsbruck:
Taking a train costs €5 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €20 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Salzburg to Innsbruck is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 48 min.
There are alternative travel options to Innsbruck that take longer:
Coach takes on average 2 h 29 min.
The Salzburg to Innsbruck distance is approximately 136 km.
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Innsbruck is:
- 7 coaches a day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Innsbruck from Salzburg 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 when travelling from Salzburg to Innsbruck:
- Most travellers take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Salzburg to Innsbruck:
- Travel with FlixBus or Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh for coaches to Innsbruck. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Salzburg to Innsbruck tickets on Omio for €20.
- ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet or ÖBB | InterCity can get you to Innsbruck by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with ÖBB from Salzburg to Innsbruck for €15 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Salzburg to Innsbruck with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct coaches per day to take to Innsbruck with.
- You can find 11 direct trains per day to take to Innsbruck with ÖBB, Westbahn or ÖBB | Railjet.
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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