What is the travel distance from Salzburg to Innsbruck?

About 86 miles (138 km) separate Salzburg and Innsbruck.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salzburg to Innsbruck?

The majority of buses traveling from Salzburg to Innsbruck start their journey at P+R Süd and wind up at Südbahnstrasse. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Innsbruck?

Once in Innsbruck, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cathedral of St. James, Hofburg Imperial Palace, Tyrolean Folk Art Museum, Nordkettenbahn and Innsbruck Card.

Bus Salzburg to Innsbruck from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Salzburg to Innsbruck on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:35pm	P+R Süd	7h 35m	1:10am	Südbahnstrasse	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	P+R Süd	7h 35m	1:40pm	Südbahnstrasse	Fastest
Bus	11:20pm	P+R Süd	8h	7:20am	Südbahnstrasse	No tags

Next departures for Salzburg to Innsbruck on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:35am	Salzburg P&R South	5h 45m	11:20am	Südbahnstrasse	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	P+R Süd	5h 30m	2:45pm	Südbahnstrasse	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	P+R Süd	7h 5m	7:20am	Südbahnstrasse	No tags
Bus	6:05am	P+R Süd	6h 15m	12:20pm	Südbahnstrasse	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	P+R Süd	6h 25m	6:35pm	Südbahnstrasse	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 5:04 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Salzburg to Innsbruck

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Innsbruck. The journey takes about 1 hour 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

1h 55mAverage Duration

86 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $81	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $74	Average Duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

AT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Salzburg and Innsbruck?

Stops in Salzburg

A - P+R Süd

B - Hbf

C - Salzburg Airport

D - Süd - Alpenstraße

Stops in Innsbruck

A - Südbahnstrasse

B - Olympiastraße, 3

C - Innsbruck - Olympiahalle

D - Südtiroler

E - Stadionstraße

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Salzburg to Innsbruck by bus

What is the travel distance from Salzburg to Innsbruck?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salzburg to Innsbruck?
What are the best sights and things to do in Innsbruck?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$40

11/17

$27

Today

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11/19

$28

11/20

$24

11/21

$27

11/22

$23

11/23

$32

The cheapest trip from Salzburg to Innsbruck was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Salzburg to Innsbruck, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $41 for a bus ticket from Salzburg to Innsbruck based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.