There are 5 ways to get from Innsbruck to Salzburg by train, bus, night train, rideshare, 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
best- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
2h 6m€9–65Bus
- Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Salzburg Southbus FlixBus N1290
2h 59m€17–28Night train
- Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2h 2m€20–210Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Innsbruck to Salzburg167.1 km
2h 26m€10Drive 167.3 km
- Drive from Innsbruck to Salzburgcar 167.3 km
2h€28–40
Innsbruck to Salzburg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Salzburg is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Innsbruck to Salzburg is to drive which takes 2h and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Innsbruck to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and arriving at Salzburg Mozartsteg/Imbergstraße via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Salzburg Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Innsbruck and Salzburg is 192 km. The road distance is 167.3 km.
The best way to get from Innsbruck to Salzburg without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €9 - €65.
The train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf takes 2h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.
Innsbruck to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.
Innsbruck to Salzburg train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Innsbruck to Salzburg is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €9 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €28 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Innsbruck, Austria and Salzburg, Austria?
Railjet operates a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Salzburg South twice daily. Tickets cost €14–25 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €30–50
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- [email protected]
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://westbahn.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- zssk.sk
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.zssk.sk/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–210
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–95
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–65
- Seating Carriage
- €20–25
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Salzburg South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Innsbruck to Salzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Innsbruck to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salzburg South station.
Innsbruck to Salzburg train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Innsbruck to Salzburg is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Innsbruck to Salzburg.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Innsbruck and Salzburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

































