What is the cheapest way to get from Kiel to Innsbruck?

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Innsbruck is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 17h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kiel to Innsbruck?

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Innsbruck is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €160 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Innsbruck?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Innsbruck. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Innsbruck?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Innsbruck. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf and Kufstein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

How far is it from Kiel to Innsbruck?

The distance between Kiel and Innsbruck is 1053 km. The road distance is 970.7 km.

How do I travel from Kiel to Innsbruck without a car?

The best way to get from Kiel to Innsbruck without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 11h 8m and costs €140 - €800.

How long does it take to get from Kiel to Innsbruck?

It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Kiel to Innsbruck, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Innsbruck bus from?

Kiel to Innsbruck bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Innsbruck train from?

Kiel to Innsbruck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Innsbruck?

The best way to get from Kiel to Innsbruck is to train via Kassel which takes 11h 8m and costs €140 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 17h 8m.

Where does the Kiel to Innsbruck bus arrive?

Kiel to Innsbruck bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Kiel to Innsbruck train arrive?

Kiel to Innsbruck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Innsbruck?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Innsbruck is 971 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Kiel to Innsbruck.

How do I get a train ticket from Kiel to Innsbruck?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kiel to Innsbruck?

Book your Kiel to Innsbruck bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Innsbruck?

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Kiel to Innsbruck - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Kiel to Innsbruck by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Kassel
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to München Hbftrain 25
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Kufsteintrain 89 / ...
5. Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
11h 8m
€148–753
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Dammtortrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Dammtor to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nj
15h 15m
€68–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Munich central bus stationbus N73
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 095 / ...
17h 8m
€82–131
Drive 970.7 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Innsbruckcar 970.7 km
9h 20m
€160–231
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofcartrain Uex 2026
13h 15m
€114–140
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
14h 4m
€69–216
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAM - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
4. Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 51m
€126–422
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane HAM - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 4m
€121–409
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BRE - MUC
4. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
5. Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 45m
€169–598
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zuerich Flughafen to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
10h 3m
€147–600
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Kufsteintrain
5. Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 47m
€155–613
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane HAM - BZO
3. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Brennero - Brennertrain
9h 35m
€240–593
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane HAM - INN
5h 10m
€162–510

Kiel to Innsbruck by train

122Weekly Trains

11h 8mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,053.3 km
Duration: 11h 8m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Innsbruck, Austria?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf, and Kufstein in around 11h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße via Munich central bus station in around 17h 8m.

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