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Museum Goldenes Dachl
Museum inside the Golden Roof building covering Emperor Maximilian I and Innsbruck’s history. Compact, central, and easy to combine with Old Town sights.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aachen to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aachen to Innsbruck will cost around £110 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
On Sun 08 Nov, we found 4 trains from Aachen to Innsbruck, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 550 km distance in an average of 10 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from Aachen to Innsbruck run on average 22 times per day, taking around 7h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 550 km distance in 6h 43m.
Distance 550 km |
Average train duration 7h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 6h 43m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:51 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Aachen to Innsbruck.
The table below shows live departures for Aachen to Innsbruck trains for today, Saturday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE1+ ICE 217 | 8:51 Aachen Hbf | 10h25 | 19:16 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
26813+ ICE 2013 · ICE 517+ RJ 287 | 8:51 Aachen Hbf | 10h27 | 19:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
26813+ ICE 105 · ICE 595+ RJ 89 | On time 8:51 Aachen Hbf | 8h27 | 17:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
26813+ ICE 105+ RJX 367 | 8:51 Aachen Hbf | 10h52 | 19:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
10911+ ICE 105 · ICE 595+ RJ 89 | On time 9:18 Aachen Hbf | 8h00 | 17:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
10911+ ICE 2013 · ICE 517+ RJ 287 | 9:18 Aachen Hbf | 10h00 | 19:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
10911+ ICE 105+ RJX 367 | 9:18 Aachen Hbf | 10h25 | 19:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 13 · ICE 595 · RJ 89 | Delayed 8:42 9:38Aachen Hbf | 7h40 | 17:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 13+ ICE 105+ RJX 367 | Delayed 8:42 9:38Aachen Hbf | 10h05 | 19:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 13 · ICE 595+ RJ 89 | Delayed 8:42 9:38Aachen Hbf | 7h40 | 17:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 13+ ICE 105 · ICE 595+ RJ 89 | Delayed 8:42 9:38Aachen Hbf | 7h40 | 17:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 13+ ICE 2013 · ICE 517+ RJ 287 | Delayed 8:42 9:38Aachen Hbf | 9h40 | 19:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
RE1+ ICE 2013 · ICE 517+ RJ 287 | 9:51 Aachen Hbf | 9h27 | 19:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
26815 · ICE 105 · ICE 595 · RJ 89 | On time 9:51 Aachen Hbf | 7h27 | 17:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
RE1+ ICE 105 · ICE 595+ RJ 89 | On time 9:51 Aachen Hbf | 7h27 | 17:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
RE9+ ICE 517+ RJ 287 | 10:18 Aachen Hbf | 9h00 | 19:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
| Sunday 8 November | |||||
![]() | 7:18 Aachen | 10h49 | 18:07 Innsbruck | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Museum inside the Golden Roof building covering Emperor Maximilian I and Innsbruck’s history. Compact, central, and easy to combine with Old Town sights.
Major Tyrolean museum with art, history, and cultural collections from prehistory to modern times. A strong choice for understanding the region.
Specialist museum on Tyrolean folk culture with traditional interiors, crafts, and clothing. It gives a vivid sense of everyday Alpine life.
Medieval centre of colourful facades, arcades, and narrow lanes. It is the city’s most atmospheric area for architecture, strolling, and classic views.
Viewpoint above the city reached by funicular and cable car. Even without hiking, it offers memorable alpine panoramas and a dramatic setting.
Elegant historic street lined with palaces, shops, and cafés, framed by mountain views. It is ideal for a central walk between major sights.
Tyrolean pressed cheese dumplings, usually served in broth or with salad. A classic mountain dish prized for hearty alpine flavours.
A rich potato, onion and bacon fry-up with marjoram, often topped with a fried egg. It is a staple in Tyrolean inns and mountain huts.
A dense potato and flour pancake traditionally pan-fried and served with sauerkraut or soup. It is a rustic Tyrolean comfort food.
Refined restaurant with modern Austrian cooking and a polished atmosphere, suitable for a more special dinner in Innsbruck.
Casual alpine-style venue popular for dumplings, schnitzel and local beer, with a lively and accessible city-centre atmosphere.
Traditional Tyrolean inn in the Old Town serving classics such as Gröstl, dumplings and schnitzel in a historic, cosy setting.
Innsbruck is pricier than many Austrian cities. Hotels, mountain access and dining raise costs, though public transport and casual meals remain manageable.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Innsbruck Hbf -> Maria-Theresien-Straße, Innsbruck
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aachen to Innsbruck by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Innsbruck, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Aachen to Innsbruck trains use the Aachen Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst). Use this guide to compare Aachen and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Aachen Hbf is 1 km from Aachen city centre. Public transport options include:
Aachen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Louisiana, Dakashi sushi, Zitalia
Wi-Fi is available at Aachen Hbf. ATMs are available at Aachen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Aachen Hbf. Information desks are available at Aachen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Aachen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aachen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aachen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aachen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Bestprice Hotel.
Innsbruck Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Europa Stüberl, Die Pizzerei
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Innsbruck Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Innsbruck Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Innsbruck Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Innsbruck Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sailer, Grand Hotel Europa, ibis Innsbruck.
Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst).
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