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There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Innsbruck by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car or plane

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  1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf

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Rideshare

  1. Take the rideshare from Vienna to Innsbruck

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße

Night train

  1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf

Drive

  1. Drive from Vienna to Innsbruck

Fly

  1. Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Innsbruck (INN)

Vienna to Innsbruck by train

The train journey time between Vienna and Innsbruck is around 4h 16m and covers a distance of around 501 km. Operated by Railjet, WESTbahn Gmbh, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and others, the Vienna to Innsbruck train service departs from Wien Hbf and arrives in Innsbruck Hbf. Typically 231 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

231 Weekly Trains
4h 16m Average Duration
€45 Cheapest Price
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The cost-effective way to get from Vienna to Innsbruck is to rideshare, which costs €23 and takes 5h 50m.

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The quickest way to get from Vienna to Innsbruck is to fly which costs €110 - €440 and takes 2h 40m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Innsbruck Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 16m.

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The distance between Vienna and Innsbruck is 387 km. The road distance is 477.8 km.

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The best way to get from Vienna to Innsbruck without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €45 - €120.

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The train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf takes 4h 16m including transfers and departs hourly.

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Vienna to Innsbruck bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna Erdberg station.

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Vienna to Innsbruck train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

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The best way to get from Vienna to Innsbruck is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €440 and takes 2h 40m.

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  • Distance: 386.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Innsbruck, Austria?

Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €60 - €95 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna Erdberg to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße once daily. Tickets cost €35 - €55 and the journey takes 6h.

Airlines
Austrian Airlines
Website
austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Innsbruck
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €420
Train operators
WESTbahn Gmbh
Phone
+43 1 89900
Email
meinenachricht@westbahn.at
Website
westbahn.at
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Innsbruck Hbf
Ave. Duration
4h 21m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€45 - €110
Website
https://westbahn.at/en/
Advantage Ticket
€45 - €70
Standart Ticket
€75 - €110
Nightjet
Phone
+43 51717
Website
nightjet.com
Night train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
Ave. Duration
6h 24m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€45 - €210
Website
https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
Sleeper Carriage
€150 - €210
Couchette Carriage
€90 - €130
Seating Carriage
€45 - €70
Bus operators
FlixBus
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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Vienna Erdberg to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße
Ave. Duration
6h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€35 - €55
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Vienna to Innsbruck
Ave. Duration
5h 50m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€23
Book at
blablacar.co.uk

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The quickest flight from Vienna Airport to Innsbruck Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.

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Vienna to Innsbruck bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

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Vienna to Innsbruck train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hbf station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Innsbruck is 478 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Vienna to Innsbruck.

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Austrian Airlines offers flights from Vienna Airport to Innsbruck Airport.

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Book your Vienna to Innsbruck train tickets online with Omio.

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Book your Vienna to Innsbruck bus tickets online with FlixBus.

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There are 1777+ hotels available in Innsbruck. Prices start at €75 per night.

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vienna and Innsbruck. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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The best way to get from Vienna to Vienna Airport is to train which takes 16 min and costs €3 - €15.

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