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 €45 - €85 and takes 9h 3m.

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 bus between Austria and Brenner Pass?

No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Brenner Pass. However, there are services departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Brennero/Brenner stazione/Bahnhof via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

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 5h 51m.

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 which takes 5h 51m and costs €75 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Austria to Brenner Pass, including transfers.

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

Austria to Brenner Pass bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna Erdberg station.

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 which takes 5h 51m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Austria to Brenner Pass bus arrive?

Austria to Brenner Pass bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

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 727+ hotels available in Brenner Pass.

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There are 4 ways to get from Austria to Brenner Pass by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
5h 51m
€79–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus N1290 / ...
9h 3m
€47–82
Drive 489.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Brenner Passcar 489.5 km
5h 23m
€80–116
Train via Wien Westbahnhof
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain 79212 / ...
6h 53m
€101–175

Austria to Brenner Pass by subway and train

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Distance: 538.8 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna Erdberg to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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