There are 5 ways to get from Bloemfontein to Innsbruck by plane, train 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.
Recommended option
Fly to Innsbruck
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Fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Innsbruck (INN)
Cheapest option
Fly to Zurich, train
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Fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Zurich (ZRH)
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Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hbf
3 alternative options
Fly to Salzburg, train
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Fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Salzburg (SZG)
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Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
Fly to Munich, train
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Fly from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Munich (MUC)
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Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Kufstein
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Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
Drive
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Drive from Bloemfontein to Innsbruck
Bloemfontein (BFN) to Innsbruck (INN) flights
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Austria from South Africa
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of South Africa
Conditions of entry into Austria from South Africa
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Austria
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Austria is currently allowed from South Africa.
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- There are no current restrictions
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Innsbruck is 800 555 621.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Innsbruck is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Innsbruck is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 555 621.
No, returning to South Africa from Austria is currently allowed.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloemfontein to Innsbruck is to fly and train which costs R 7 500 - R 23 000 and takes 18h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Bloemfontein to Innsbruck is to fly which costs R 11 000 - R 36 000 and takes 17h 36m.
It is 8622 km from Bloemfontein to Innsbruck. It is approximately 12913.2 km to drive.
It takes approximately 17h 36m to get from Bloemfontein to Innsbruck, including transfers.
There is no direct flight from Bloemfontein Airport to Innsbruck Airport. The quickest flight takes 18h and has two stopovers.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloemfontein to Innsbruck is 12913 km. It takes approximately 6 days 23h to drive from Bloemfontein to Innsbruck.
Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, KLM and four other airlines offer flights from Bloemfontein Airport to Innsbruck Airport.
There are 208+ hotels available in Innsbruck. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Bloemfontein to Bloemfontein Airport is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs R 110 - R 140.

- Distance: 8622.4 km
- Duration: 17h 36m
What companies run services between Bloemfontein, South Africa and Innsbruck, Austria?
Airlink, British Airways and six other airlines fly from Bloemfontein to Innsbruck 5 times a day.

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Bloemfontein to Innsbruck via Johannesburg, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 16m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €650 - €2400
Flights from Bloemfontein to Innsbruck via Capetown, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €700 - €2600
Flights from Bloemfontein to Salzburg via Capetown, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €650 - €2500
Flights from Bloemfontein to Salzburg via Johannesburg, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 22m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €600 - €2300
Flights from Bloemfontein to Salzburg via Capetown, London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €650 - €2400
Flights from Bloemfontein to Munich via Johannesburg, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €450 - €1700
Flights from Bloemfontein to Munich via Capetown, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1800
Flights from Bloemfontein to Zurich via Johannesburg, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €450 - €1700
Flights from Bloemfontein to Zurich via Capetown, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €490 - €1800

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bloemfontein to Innsbruck via Johannesburg, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €600 - €1800
Flights from Bloemfontein to Salzburg via Johannesburg, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €600 - €1700
Flights from Bloemfontein to Salzburg via Capetown, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €650 - €1900
Flights from Bloemfontein to Munich via Johannesburg, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €440 - €1300
Flights from Bloemfontein to Munich via Capetown, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €490 - €1400
Flights from Bloemfontein to Zurich via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €310 - €1100
Flights from Bloemfontein to Zurich via Johannesburg, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €440 - €1300
Flights from Bloemfontein to Zurich via Capetown, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €490 - €1400

- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Bloemfontein to Munich via Johannesburg, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €430 - €1200
Flights from Bloemfontein to Munich via Capetown, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €490 - €1300
Flights from Bloemfontein to Zurich via Johannesburg, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 32m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €440 - €1200
Flights from Bloemfontein to Zurich via Capetown, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €490 - €1400

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Bloemfontein to Munich via Johannesburg, Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €430 - €1100
Flights from Bloemfontein to Zurich via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €420 - €1100
Flights from Bloemfontein to Zurich via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €310 - €1100
Flights from Bloemfontein to Zurich via Capetown, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €480 - €1300
Flights from Bloemfontein to Zurich via George, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €460 - €1300

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bloemfontein to Innsbruck via Capetown, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €700 - €2100
Flights from Bloemfontein to Salzburg via Capetown, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €650 - €2000
Flights from Bloemfontein to Salzburg via Johannesburg, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €600 - €1800
Flights from Bloemfontein to Munich via Capetown, Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €490 - €1500

- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Bloemfontein to Salzburg via Johannesburg, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €490 - €1400
Flights from Bloemfontein to Salzburg via Capetown, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €550 - €1600
Flights from Bloemfontein to Munich via Johannesburg, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €370 - €1100
Flights from Bloemfontein to Zurich via Johannesburg, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €380 - €1100

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bloemfontein to Munich via Johannesburg, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €440 - €1200
Flights from Bloemfontein to Zurich via Johannesburg, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €430 - €1200

- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Bloemfontein to Munich via Capetown, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €600 - €1800

- Website
- flyedelweiss.com
Flights from Bloemfontein to Zurich via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €310 - €1100

Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28 - €45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €22
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/

- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €20
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh
Train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh

- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3 - €4
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en

Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/

- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Muenchen Ost to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev

- Phone
- +49 8024 997171
- kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
- Website
- brb.de
Train from Ostbahnhof to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22 - €24
- Website
- Meridian, BOB & BRB

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Ostbahnhof to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en

- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity

- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €85 - €160
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
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