- Must visit
Mozarts Geburtshaus
Mozart’s birthplace presents family rooms, period objects and musical history. It is the essential museum for visitors interested in Salzburg’s most famous resident.
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
58
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Innsbruck to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Innsbruck to Salzburg will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 58 trains that leave Innsbruck for Salzburg every day 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 137 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 5 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.
RJX19929
RJX19981
RJX19973
IC 19939
RJX19975
NJ 13487
79219
79223
79213
79221Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 137 km
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£29 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Innsbruck to Salzburg trains for today, Sunday 16 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX19985 | 10:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h14 | 13:02 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 2+ RB54 · RE5 | 10:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h54 | 13:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5355+ 79074 · 79019 | 10:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h54 | 13:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5355+ 79074 · 79019 | 10:54 Innsbruck | 2h52 | 13:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX19977 | 11:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h15 | 14:03 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX13477 | 12:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h14 | 15:02 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 2+ RB54 · RE5 | 12:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h54 | 15:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5357+ 79078 · 79023 | 12:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h54 | 15:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5357+ 79078 · 79023 | 12:54 Innsbruck | 2h52 | 15:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX19915 | 13:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h15 | 16:03 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79219 | 14:16 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h05 | 16:21 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX13479 | 14:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h14 | 17:02 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 2+ RB54 · RE5 | 14:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h54 | 17:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5359+ 79082 · 79029 | 14:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h54 | 17:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5359+ 79082 · 79029 | 14:54 Innsbruck | 2h52 | 17:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX19917 | 15:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h15 | 18:03 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79221 | 16:16 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h05 | 18:21 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19961 | 16:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h14 | 19:02 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 2+ RB54 · RE5 | 16:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h54 | 19:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5395+ 79086 · 79037 | 16:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h54 | 19:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5395+ 79086 · 79037 | 16:54 Innsbruck | 2h52 | 19:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
79223 | 17:47 Innsbruck Westbahnhof | 2h34 | 20:21 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19919 | 17:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h15 | 20:03 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79223 | 18:16 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h05 | 20:21 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
CJX 6124 · RJ 82 · RJ 1293 | On time 18:26 Innsbruck | 2h35 | 21:01 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 82 · RJ 1293 | On time 18:42 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h19 | 21:01 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX13483 | 18:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h16 | 21:04 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 2+ RB54 · RE5 | 18:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h50 | 21:42 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5397+ 79090 · 79041 | 18:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h50 | 21:42 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5397+ 79090 · 79041 | 18:54 Innsbruck | 2h48 | 21:42 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX19937 | 19:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h17 | 22:05 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 2+ RB54 · RE5 | 19:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h53 | 22:45 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5389+ 79092 · 79043 | 19:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h53 | 22:45 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5389+ 79092 · 79043 | 19:54 Innsbruck | 2h51 | 22:45 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 80+ RE5 | On time 20:42 Innsbruck Hbf | 3h03 | 23:45 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 80+ 79045 | On time 20:42 Innsbruck Hbf | 3h03 | 23:45 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
REX 2+ RB54 · RE5 | 20:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h53 | 23:45 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5391+ 79094 · 79045 | 20:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h53 | 23:45 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5391+ 79094 · 79045 | 20:54 Innsbruck | 2h51 | 23:45 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 19939 | 21:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h15 | 0:03 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 2+ RB54 · RE5 | 21:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h50 | 0:42 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5393+ 79096 · 79047 | 21:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h50 | 0:42 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5393+ 79096 · 79047 | 21:54 Innsbruck | 2h48 | 0:42 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| Monday 17 August | |||||
NJ 19947 | 0:47 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h08 | 2:55 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 13487 | 1:20 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h02 | 3:22 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 13485+ S 3 | 1:50 Innsbruck Hbf | 3h55 | 5:45 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX19929 | 4:56 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h06 | 7:02 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19973 | 5:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h14 | 8:02 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79213 | 6:16 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h05 | 8:21 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S 4 · RJ 288 · RJX 61 | On time 6:22 Innsbruck | 2h36 | 8:58 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 288 · RJX 61 | On time 6:42 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h16 | 8:58 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX19981 | 6:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h14 | 9:02 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 2+ RB54 · RE5 | 6:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h54 | 9:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5351+ 79066 · 79009 | 6:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h54 | 9:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5351+ 79066 · 79009 | 6:54 Innsbruck | 2h52 | 9:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
79215 | 7:47 Innsbruck Westbahnhof | 2h34 | 10:21 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19975 | 7:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h15 | 10:03 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79215 | 8:16 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h05 | 10:21 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1206+ 79011 | On time 8:20 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h26 | 10:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1206+ RE5 | On time 8:20 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h26 | 10:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX19983 | 8:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h14 | 11:02 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 5353+ 79070 · 79013 | 8:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h54 | 11:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 2+ RB54 · RE5 | 8:52 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h54 | 11:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5353+ 79070 · 79013 | 8:54 Innsbruck | 2h52 | 11:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 186 | 9:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2h15 | 12:03 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Innsbruck to Salzburg run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 137 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 137 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Salzburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Salzburg trip today.
Mozart’s birthplace presents family rooms, period objects and musical history. It is the essential museum for visitors interested in Salzburg’s most famous resident.
Mozart’s later residence displays original documents, instruments and domestic interiors. It gives a fuller picture of his life in the city beyond the old town crowds.
A modern art museum on Mönchsberg with changing exhibitions and a terrace overlooking Salzburg. It suits travellers seeking contemporary culture and views together.
Salzburg’s best-known shopping street is lined with historic façades, wrought-iron signs and landmark buildings. It is ideal for a first walk through the old centre.
These formal gardens feature geometric flower beds, statues and views towards the fortress. They are a pleasant open-air stop close to Mirabell Palace.
A spacious Baroque square beside the cathedral, framed by major historic buildings. It works well for orientation, photos and joining key old town routes.
Nockerl baked into a sweet soufflé-like dessert, dusted with sugar to resemble Salzburg’s hills. It is the city’s signature pudding.
A soft pretzel ring from Salzburg, usually topped with salt and caraway. It is a long-standing local bakery speciality often eaten as a snack.
Marinated beef with onions and spices, traditionally served cold with bread. It reflects Salzburg tavern cooking and Alpine preserving methods.
Refined Austrian dining with seasonal produce and polished service in a smart but approachable setting on the Mönchsberg side.
Historic beer hall serving Augustiner beer from wooden barrels with simple Austrian food in a lively communal setting.
Popular inn near the fortress serving hearty Austrian dishes, dumplings and beer in a rustic, relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for Austria: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller cities, but public transport is efficient and many casual meals and cafés remain manageable for tourists.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants add about 5-10% for good service; round up in cafés and taxis.
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Salzburg Hbf -> Mozartsteg, Salzburg
The journey between Innsbruck and Salzburg is one of Austrian railways' key routes. A regular and famously reliable service leaves Innsbruck's main station, Innsbruck Hbf, for Salzburg Hbf hourly on weekdays and weekends. All services are operated by OBB, the Austrian state railway company. The direct journey takes around 1 hour 46 minutes by Railjet, OBB's flagship high-speed train with an onboard restaurant. Seats can be reserved in economy, business class and first class, which features cabin service meals and drinks.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Innsbruck to Salzburg 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 Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Innsbruck to Salzburg trains use the Innsbruck Hbf to Salzburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz). Use this guide to compare Innsbruck and Salzburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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).
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf 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, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz) is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz) 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, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz): Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Salzburg Liefering is 4 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Liefering has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food options include: McDonald's
ATMs are available at Salzburg Liefering.
Available at Salzburg Liefering: Parking.
Available at Salzburg Liefering: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Liefering.
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