The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Innsbruck
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£124
Fastest journey
7 h 18 m
Average duration
7 h 48 m
Trains per day
4
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 £124 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
To travel from Budapest to Innsbruck you need to make at least one change.
RJX 64+
IC 648+
RJX 168
RJX 62+
IC 644+
RJX 166
EC 142+
RJX 166
EC 140+
RJX 766
EC 142+
RJX 166
EC 140+
RJX 766
RJX 64+
IC 648+
RJX 168
RJX 62+
IC 644+
RJX 166Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Innsbruck
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a flight costs an average of £300.
Distance: 576 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£105 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest | £508 Average Price |
8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Budapest to Innsbruck train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Innsbruck trains for today, Saturday 24 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:40 Budapest | 7h08 | 21:48 Innsbruck | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 25 January | |||||
EC 140+ RJX 766 | 07:40 Budapest Keleti | 7h18 | 14:58 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 62+ IC 644+ RJX 166 | 08:40 Budapest Keleti | 8h18 | 16:58 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 142+ RJX 166 | 09:40 Budapest Keleti | 7h18 | 16:58 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 64+ IC 648+ RJX 168 | 10:40 Budapest Keleti | 8h18 | 18:58 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Innsbruck
Trains from Budapest to Innsbruck run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £63 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 576 km distance in 6h 53m.
Distance 576 km |
Average train duration 8h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 53m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Regiojet from Budapest to Innsbruck trainsÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Regiojet trains will get you between Budapest and Innsbruck from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | InterCity
Regiojet
EuroNight
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Budapest to Innsbruck train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Innsbruck
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
- 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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