How to get from Innsbruck to Salzburg
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Innsbruck to Salzburg by price and travel time.
- 138 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 06m
- 17 train departures a day with ÖBB
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 06m
direct
Train
€20
Cheapest
2h 40m
direct
Bus
€12
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Innsbruck to Salzburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 138 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €12, on Sat, Oct 17.
138 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €9Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 06mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€9Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 06m · directSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Innsbruck to Salzburg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Innsbruck Südbahnstraße → Salzburgbus
FlixBus·2h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Innsbruck to Salzburg
ÖBB runs 17 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:46 and the last at 21:58.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ÖBBtrain | 17 | 00:46 | 21:58 |
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 20:15 | 22:15 |
| Estimated ground linktrain | 12 | — | — |
| Various operatorstrain | 1 | — | — |
All departuresÖBB
- 00:46
- 01:20
- 05:56
- 06:56
- 07:58
- 08:56
- 09:58
- 10:56
- 11:58
- 12:56
- 14:56
- 15:58
- 16:56
- 17:58
- 18:56
- 19:58
- 21:58
All departuresFlixBus
- 20:15
- 22:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Innsbruck to Salzburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Salzburg, about 2h 40m. In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Innsbruck to Salzburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Innsbruck to Salzburg?
The most useful route takes about 2h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Innsbruck to Salzburg?
The first train with ÖBB leaves at 00:46 and the last at 21:58, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Innsbruck to Salzburg?
17 a day with ÖBB, between 00:46 and 21:58.
When is the first bus from Innsbruck to Salzburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 20:15 and the last at 22:15, from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Innsbruck to Salzburg?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 20:15 and 22:15.
Which station does the bus from Innsbruck to Salzburg leave from?
Innsbruck Südbahnstraße with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Salzburg from Innsbruck?
About 138 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Innsbruck to Salzburg cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €12 to €16. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Innsbruck to Salzburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB.
Can you get from Innsbruck to Salzburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 02m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Salzburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026