Innsbruck to Salzburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

85.6 miles 137.7 km · straight line
114.8 miles actual route 184.7 km · driving distance
2h 12min estimated drive time
€19 - €23 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Innsbruck from Salzburg?

The distance from Innsbruck to Salzburg is 85.6 miles (137.7 km) as the crow flies. Salzburg is located ENE of Innsbruck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 114.8 miles, taking about 2h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in Austria.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Innsbruck and Salzburg. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Innsbruck to Salzburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 12min €19 - €23 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 38min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 5min $14–$40* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Innsbruck & Salzburg

Quick Facts

Innsbruck
47.27°N, 11.40°E
Europe/Vienna
574m elevation
Salzburg
47.81°N, 13.05°E
Europe/Vienna
424m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 291 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM