1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 06 Sept
£42
Average ticket price on 06 Sept
£102
Fastest journey on 06 Sept
5 h 19 m
Average journey duration on 06 Sept
5 h 25 m
Trains on 06 Sept
14
Distance
295 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Innsbruck will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
To travel from Karlsruhe to Innsbruck you need to make at least 2 changes.
S6 · ICE 699 · REX 5368+
79059
S6 · ICE 699 · REX 5368+
79059
ICE 273 · RJX 13479 · REX 5359
ICE 273 · RJX 13479
ICE 619+
RJ 1281+
IC 60402
ICE 378 · ICE 991 · RJ 1183
ICE 376 · ICE 591 · RJ 85
ICE 378 · ICE 991+
RJ 1183
ICE 376 · ICE 591 · RJ 85 · CJX 6117
ICE 378 · ICE 991 · RJ 1183 · CJX 6113Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 13m. 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 £29, while a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 295 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£48 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £68 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Innsbruck:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Innsbruck costing on average £48.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 2m.
Tickets start at around £48 compared to roughly £68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £20. The journey takes 4h 43m versus 4h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Innsbruck trains for today, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 376 · ICE 591 · RJ 85 · CJX 6117 | On time 7:59 Karlsruhe | 5h33 | 13:32 Innsbruck | 3 changes | |
ICE 376 · ICE 591 · RJ 85 | On time 7:59 Karlsruhe | 5h19 | 13:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
RE1+ ICE 563+ RJ 87 | On time 9:32 Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h46 | 15:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
19009 · ICE 563 · RJ 87 | On time 9:32 Karlsruhe | 5h46 | 15:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
19009 · ICE 563 · RJ 87 · CJX 6121 | 9:32 Karlsruhe | 6h00 | 15:32 Innsbruck | 3 changes | |
ICE 374 · ICE 593+ 79071+ RJX 19976 | On time 9:59 Karlsruhe | 6h22 | 16:21 Innsbruck | 4 changes | |
ICE 374 · ICE 593+ 79071+ RJX 19976 | On time 9:59 Karlsruhe | 6h12 | 16:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 374 · ICE 593+ RB54 · RJX19976 | 9:59 Karlsruhe Hbf | 6h12 | 16:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 277+ RJX13483 | 10:01 Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h40 | 18:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
19011 · ICE 915 · RJ 1289 · CJX 6120 | 10:32 Karlsruhe | 5h54 | 16:26 Innsbruck | 3 changes | |
19011 · ICE 915 · RJ 1289 | On time 10:32 Karlsruhe | 6h01 | 16:33 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
RE1+ ICE 915+ RJ 1289 | On time 10:32 Karlsruhe Hbf | 6h01 | 16:33 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
19011 · ICE 915 · RJ 1289 · CJX 6120 | 10:32 Karlsruhe | 5h56 | 16:28 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
RE1+ ICE 915+ RJ 1289+ CJX 1 | 10:32 Karlsruhe Hbf | 5h56 | 16:28 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 372 · ICE 595 · RJ 89 · CJX 6125 | On time 11:59 Karlsruhe | 5h33 | 17:32 Innsbruck | 3 changes | |
IC 60402+ ICE 619+ DB S5+ NJ 40491 | 1:24 Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h25 | 8:49 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 60402+ ICE 619+ RJ 1281 | On time 1:24 Karlsruhe Hbf | 7h54 | 9:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
S6 · ICE 699+ 79059+ REX 5368 | 2:13 Karlsruhe | 7h55 | 10:08 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
S6 · ICE 699+ 79059+ REX 5368 | 2:13 Karlsruhe | 7h53 | 10:06 Innsbruck | 3 changes | |
IC 60403+ RJX13477 | 4:04 Karlsruhe Hbf | 8h37 | 12:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Karlsruhe to Innsbruck run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 295 km distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 295 km |
Average train duration 4h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:07 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 56 days |
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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 Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Innsbruck trains use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst). Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Karlsruhe Hbf is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Vinarte, Am Tiergarten, Panorama, Alter Brauhof
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barbarossa, Hotel Avisa, Am Tiergarten, Aparthotel Aijana.
Karlsruhe-Durlach is 5 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe-Durlach has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Hubraum, Vogel Hausbräu Durlach, Asia Gourmet, Borsalino
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Große Linde, Zum Erwin, Der Blaue Reiter.
Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz.
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 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.
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