The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Innsbruck
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
4 h 38 m
Average duration
4 h 42 m
Trains per day
20
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 £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
To travel from Basel to Innsbruck you need to make at least one change.
IC 779+
IR 3282+
S 2+
RJ 66516:075h07Basel SBB21:14Innsbruck Hbf£411One-way3 changes
IC 581+
RJX 36917:334h41Basel SBB22:14Innsbruck Hbf£411One-way1 change
IC 1057+
IR 2210+
S 2+
RJX 8656:045h07Basel SBB11:11Innsbruck Hbf£411One-way3 changes
IC 561+
EC 1637:334h38Basel SBB12:11Innsbruck Hbf£461One-way1 change
IC 775+
IR 3278+
S 2+
RJX 66314:075h04Basel SBB19:11Innsbruck Hbf£471One-way3 changes
TGV 9213 · RJX 36715:334h38Basel SBB20:11Innsbruck Hbf£1041One-way1 change
IC 561+
EC 1637:334h38Basel SBB12:11Innsbruck Hbf£461One-way1 change
IC 581+
RJX 36917:334h41Basel SBB22:14Innsbruck Hbf£411One-way1 change
IC 561+
EC 1637:294h42Basel SBB12:11Innsbruck Hbf£681One-way1 change
IC 615+
IR 1765 · RJX 1659:224h49Basel SBB14:11Innsbruck Hbf£941One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Basel to Innsbruck
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 290 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£62 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Innsbruck train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Innsbruck trains for today, Tuesday 2 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1057+ IR 2210+ S 2+ RJX 865 | 6:04 Basel SBB | 5h07 | 11:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
IR 1961+ EC 163 | 7:07 Basel SBB | 5h04 | 12:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 611+ IR 1761+ EC 163 | 7:22 Basel SBB | 4h49 | 12:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 561+ EC 163 | 7:29 Basel SBB | 4h42 | 12:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 1965 · RJX 165 | 9:07 Basel SBB | 5h04 | 14:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 615+ IR 1765 · RJX 165 | 9:22 Basel SBB | 4h49 | 14:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 275+ IR 2218+ S 2+ RJX 869 | 10:04 Basel SBB | 5h07 | 15:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
IR 1969 · RJX 167 | 11:07 Basel SBB | 5h04 | 16:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 101+ IR 1769 · RJX 167 | 11:22 Basel SBB | 4h49 | 16:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Innsbruck
Trains from Basel to Innsbruck run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 290 km distance in 4h 38m.
Distance 290 km |
Average train duration 5h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 38m |
First train 0:23 |
Last train 22:17 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Basel to Innsbruck trainsÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Innsbruck from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
Trenitalia
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Basel to Innsbruck train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Innsbruck
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Europa Stüberl
- Die Pizzerei
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Sailer
- Grand Hotel Europa
- ibis Innsbruck
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 1, Line 3
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3
- Parking is available near the station, with limited spaces.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Hotel Sailer
- NALA Individuellhotel
- Hotel Zach
- The station is a small regional hub with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several local lines available
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