What is the cheapest way to get from Austria to Brenner Pass?

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Brenner Pass is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 9h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austria to Brenner Pass?

The fastest way to get from Austria to Brenner Pass is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Brenner Pass?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Brenner Pass. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Brennero - Brenner via Wien Hbf and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Austria to Brenner Pass?

The distance between Austria and Brenner Pass is 539 km. The road distance is 489.5 km.

How do I travel from Austria to Brenner Pass without a car?

The best way to get from Austria to Brenner Pass without a car is to train via Innsbruck which takes 6h 6m and costs €75 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Austria to Brenner Pass?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Austria to Brenner Pass, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Brenner Pass train from?

Austria to Brenner Pass train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Austria to Brenner Pass?

The best way to get from Austria to Brenner Pass is to train via Innsbruck which takes 6h 6m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 9h 52m.

Where does the Austria to Brenner Pass train arrive?

Austria to Brenner Pass train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Austria to Brenner Pass?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Brenner Pass is 490 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Austria to Brenner Pass.

Where can I stay near Brenner Pass?

There are 724+ hotels available in Brenner Pass.

Austria to Brenner Pass - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Austria to Brenner Pass by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Innsbruck
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
6h 6m
€79–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus N1290 / ...
9h 52m
€39–79
Drive 489.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Brenner Passcar 489.5 km
5h 23m
€80–115
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Brennero - Brennertrain Rjx
6h 17m
€72–112
Train via Rosenheim
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Rosenheimtrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Rosenheim to Brennero - Brennertrain 89
7h 21m
€103–197

Austria to Brenner Pass by subway and train

119Weekly Services

6h 6mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 538.8 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Austria and Brenner Pass, Italy?

Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna Erdberg to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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