The 13 Best Day Trips from Innsbruck
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 13 good day trips from Innsbruck, Austria, led by Munich, Augsburg, Salzburg. The closest is Merano, about 1 hr 20 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Innsbruck at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munich | 98 km N | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Augsburg | 129 km N | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Salzburg | 137 km NE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Trento | 134 km S | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Bolzano | 86 km S | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Kempten (Allgäu) | 96 km NW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Rosenheim | 86 km NE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Dornbirn | 126 km W | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Ravensburg | 146 km NW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Memmingen | 121 km NW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Freising | 130 km N | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Kaufbeuren | 90 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Merano | 68 km S | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Innsbruck
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Munich, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north of Innsbruck3 hr round tripKnown for Bavaria.
Also nearby: Bogenhausen, Germering.
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Augsburg, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km north of Innsbruck4 hr round trip - 3
Salzburg, Austria
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-east of Innsbruck4 hr 20 min round trip - 4
Trento, Italy
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south of Innsbruck4 hr 10 min round trip - 5
Bolzano, Italy
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car86 km south of Innsbruck2 hr 40 min round trip - 6
Kempten (Allgäu), Germany
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car96 km north-west of Innsbruck3 hr round trip - 7
Rosenheim, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north-east of Innsbruck2 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Dornbirn, Austria
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km west of Innsbruck4 hr round trip - 9
Ravensburg, Germany
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-west of Innsbruck4 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Memmingen, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north-west of Innsbruck3 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Freising, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km north of Innsbruck4 hr round trip - 12
Kaufbeuren, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north-west of Innsbruck2 hr 50 min round trip - 13
Merano, Italy
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south of Innsbruck2 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Innsbruck to Munich
A realistic pace for Munich, 98 km from Innsbruck. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Innsbruck
- 10:00Arrive in Munich (1 hr 30 min drive)
- 10:15Bavaria
- 12:15Lunch
- 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Munich
- 16:00Head back to Innsbruck
- 17:30Home in Innsbruck
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Innsbruck?
- The best day trips from Innsbruck are Munich, Augsburg, Salzburg, Trento, Bolzano. The closest is Merano, about 1 hr 20 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Innsbruck?
- Merano is the closest, 68 km south of Innsbruck, roughly 1 hr 20 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Innsbruck for a day out?
- Munich is the largest city in day-trip range, 98 km north of Innsbruck and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Innsbruck?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ravensburg at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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