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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.
Cheapest price on 16 Oct
£23
Average ticket price on 16 Oct
£70
Fastest journey on 16 Oct
4 h 58 m
Average journey duration on 16 Oct
5 h
Trains on 16 Oct
16
Distance
290 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Innsbruck will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
To travel from Basel to Innsbruck you need to make at least one change.
IR 2277 · IR 2230+
RJ 19965+
IC 779
IR 2279 · RJX 369+
IC 781
IR 2371 · IR 3276 · RJX13483+
IC 795
IR 2259+
EC 163
IR 2257 · IR 2210 · RJX19985+
IC 1057
IR 2257 · IR 2210 · RJX19985+
IC 1057
IR 2263 · RJX 165
IR 2259+
EC 163
IR 2259+
EC 163+
IC 761
IR 2275 · RJX 367+
IC 105Trains from Basel to Innsbruck run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 290 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 290 km |
Average train duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 0:23 |
Last train 22:17 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Innsbruck trains for tomorrow, Friday 16 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 2055 · RJX 161 | 4:36 Basel SBB | 5h07 | 9:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2257 · IR 2210 · RJX19985+ IC 1057 | 5:43 Basel SBB | 4h58 | 10:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 4 changes | |
EC 163+ IC 1057 | 6:07 Basel SBB | 5h36 | 11:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2259+ EC 163 | 6:43 Basel SBB | 5h00 | 11:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2259+ EC 163+ IC 761 | 6:43 Basel SBB | 5h00 | 11:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3 10763 | 10763 · IR 35 2361 | 2361+ RJX 165 | 8:04 Basel SBB | 5h39 | 13:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 36 1963 | 1963 · IC 3 563 | 563+ RJX 165 | 8:07 Basel SBB | 5h36 | 13:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2263 · RJX 165 | 8:43 Basel SBB | 5h00 | 13:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2267 · RJX 167+ IC 769 | 10:43 Basel SBB | 5h00 | 15:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 169+ IC 569 | 11:33 Basel SBB | 6h10 | 17:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2271 · RJX 169+ IC 773 | 12:43 Basel SBB | 5h00 | 17:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2371 · IR 3276 · RJX13483+ IC 795 | 13:07 Basel SBB | 5h34 | 18:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 4 changes | |
RJX 367+ IC 575 | 14:33 Basel SBB | 5h10 | 19:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2275 · RJX 367+ IC 105 | 14:43 Basel SBB | 5h00 | 19:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2277 · IR 2230+ RJ 19965+ S 2 | 15:43 Basel SBB | 5h01 | 20:44 Innsbruck Hbf | 4 changes | |
IR 2279 · RJX 369+ IC 781 | 16:43 Basel SBB | 5h01 | 21:44 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel 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 Basel to Innsbruck trains use the Basel SBB to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Innsbruck Westbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Basel and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
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 Westbahnhof is 1 km from Innsbruck city centre. Public transport options include:
Innsbruck Westbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof.
Available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sailer, NALA Individuellhotel, Hotel Zach.
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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