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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 01 Sept
£36
Average ticket price on 01 Sept
£68
Fastest journey on 01 Sept
5 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 01 Sept
5 h 8 m
Trains on 01 Sept
13
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 £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Basel to Innsbruck you need to make at least one change.
IR 1995+
EC 95+
RJX19911
IR 2155+
EC 95+
RJX19911+
S 3
IC 551+
EC 13473
TGV 9203+
EC 191+
REX 1+
RJX19917
IC 575+
EC 195+
RJX19937
IC 561+
RJX13477
IC 551+
EC 13473
IC 553+
RJX13479
TGV 9211 · RJX13483
IC 559+
EC 97+
RJX19977Omio 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 an average ticket price of £47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, while a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 290 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£58 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Innsbruck trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 1 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 1995+ EC 95+ RJX19911 | 0:07 Basel SBB | 9h36 | 9:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2155+ EC 95+ RJX19911+ S 3 | 0:30 Basel SBB | 9h13 | 9:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
EC 13473+ IC 551 | 5:33 Basel SBB | 5h08 | 10:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 97+ RJX19977+ IC 559 | 6:33 Basel SBB | 5h10 | 11:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX13477+ IC 761 | 7:07 Basel SBB | 5h34 | 12:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX13477+ IC 561 | 7:33 Basel SBB | 5h08 | 12:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 99+ RJX19915+ IC 563 | 8:33 Basel SBB | 5h10 | 13:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX13479+ IC 553 | 9:33 Basel SBB | 5h08 | 14:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9203+ EC 191+ REX 1+ RJX19917 | 10:33 Basel SBB | 5h10 | 15:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
EC 193+ REX 1+ RJX19919+ ICE 277 | 12:07 Basel SBB | 5h36 | 17:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Basel to Innsbruck run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £28 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 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 38m |
First train 0:23 |
Last train 22:17 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Innsbruck — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Innsbruck trip today.
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 Gossensaß Colle-Isarco. 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, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst).
Innsbruck Hötting is 2 km from Innsbruck city centre. Public transport options include:
Innsbruck Hötting has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Innsbruck Hötting.
ATMs are available at Innsbruck Hötting.
Available at Innsbruck Hötting: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Innsbruck Hötting: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck Hötting.
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