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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 23 Oct
£89
Average ticket price on 23 Oct
£112
Fastest journey on 23 Oct
7 h 7 m
Average journey duration on 23 Oct
7 h 27 m
Trains on 23 Oct
28
Distance
576 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Innsbruck will cost around £112 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £89.
On Fri 23 Oct, we found 28 trains from Budapest to Innsbruck, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 576 km distance in an average of 7 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 32 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.
EN 40462
EC 144+
IC 740+
RJX19986
R 3416+
EC 146+
IC 744+
RJX19988
EC 146+
IC 744+
RJX19988
EC 148+
RJX19972
EC 146+
RJX19970
RJX 162
EC 140+
RJX19976
EC 142+
RJX 166
EC 144+
RJX 168Trains from Budapest to Innsbruck run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 576 km distance in 6h 36m.
Distance 576 km |
Average train duration 7h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 36m |
First train 0:35 |
Last train 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Budapest to Innsbruck.
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Innsbruck trains for today, Thursday 22 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 148+ RJX19972 | 16:30 Budapest Keleti | 7h34 | 0:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 462+ NJ 466 | 20:30 Budapest Keleti | 7h57 | 4:27 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
EN 40462 | 20:30 Budapest Keleti | 7h57 | 4:27 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
R 9318 · R 9468+ ER 62 · RJX 368 | 21:56 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 12h06 | 10:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 4 changes | |
R 9318 · R 9468+ ER 62+ EN 40407 | 21:56 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 13h08 | 11:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 5 changes | |
ER 62 · RJX19950+ R 4980 | 1:25 Budapest-Deli | 10h37 | 12:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
ER 62 · RJX 160+ R 4980 | 1:25 Budapest-Deli | 10h37 | 12:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 342+ RJX19962 | 5:30 Budapest Keleti | 7h34 | 13:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 342+ IC 546+ RJX 162 | 5:30 Budapest Keleti | 8h32 | 14:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 162 | 6:30 Budapest Keleti | 7h32 | 14:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 60 · RJX13470 | 7:30 Budapest Keleti | 7h34 | 15:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 60+ IC 640+ RJX19976 | 7:30 Budapest Keleti | 8h32 | 16:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 140+ RJX19976 | 8:30 Budapest Keleti | 7h32 | 16:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 140+ IC 642+ RJX19982 | 8:30 Budapest Keleti | 8h34 | 17:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 62 · RJX19982 | 9:30 Budapest Keleti | 7h34 | 17:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 62+ IC 644+ RJX 166 | 9:30 Budapest Keleti | 8h32 | 18:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 142+ IC 646+ RJX13474 | 10:30 Budapest Keleti | 8h34 | 19:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 142+ RJX 166 | 10:30 Budapest Keleti | 7h32 | 18:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 64 · RJX13474 | 11:30 Budapest Keleti | 7h34 | 19:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 64+ IC 648+ RJX 168 | 11:30 Budapest Keleti | 8h32 | 20:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 144+ IC 740+ RJX19986 | 12:30 Budapest Keleti | 8h34 | 21:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 144+ RJX 168 | 12:30 Budapest Keleti | 7h32 | 20:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 66 · RJX19986 | 13:30 Budapest Keleti | 7h34 | 21:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 66+ IC 742+ RJX19970 | 13:30 Budapest Keleti | 8h32 | 22:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 146+ IC 744+ RJX19988+ R 3416 | 14:20 Budapest Keleti | 8h44 | 23:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
EC 146+ RJX19970+ R 3416 | 14:20 Budapest Keleti | 7h42 | 22:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 146+ RJX19970 | 14:55 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 7h07 | 22:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 146+ IC 744+ RJX19988 | 14:55 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 8h09 | 23:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 68 · RJX19988 | 15:30 Budapest Keleti | 7h34 | 23:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 68+ NJ 40490+ RJX19972 | 15:30 Budapest Keleti | 8h34 | 0:04 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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest 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 Budapest to Innsbruck trains use the Budapest Keleti to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Innsbruck Westbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti 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: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Kelenföld 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 Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Déli has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Déli Terasz Söröző, Ibrahim török büfé, Vagon Etterem, Fornetti, Trio pizza, Turkish Döner KEBAB, Déli Mosoly, Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi, Club D One, Lokomotív Falatozó
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35. Information desks are located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Luggage storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
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 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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