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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 17 Sept
£69
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£151
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
5 h 23 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
5 h 23 m
Trains on 17 Sept
23
Distance
458 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Innsbruck will cost around £151 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
To travel from Leipzig to Innsbruck you need to make at least one change.
ICE 509+
RJ 287
ICE 505+
RJ 87
ICE 507 · RJ 89
S5X · ICE 1509 · EC 213 · REX 5358
S5X · ICE 1509 · EC 213 · REX 5358
ICE 505+
RJ 87
ICE 503 · RJ 85
ICE 509+
RJ 287
ICE 507 · RJ 89
ICE 505 · RJ 87Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, while a flight costs an average of £261.
Distance: 458 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£50 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest | £261 Average Price | £97 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Innsbruck:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Innsbruck costing on average £50.
A coach is £229 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Innsbruck costing on average £261.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Coach takes on average 8h 5m.
The journey is about 55m faster (5h 23m by train vs 6h 18m by car) and roughly £47 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£50 vs £97). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Innsbruck trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 905 · RJ 81+ 79214 | Delayed 23:04 0:48Leipzig Hbf | 12h57 | 13:45 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 905 · RJ 81+ 79216 | Delayed 23:04 0:48Leipzig Hbf | 14h57 | 15:45 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 905 · RJ 81+ 79212 | Delayed 23:04 0:48Leipzig Hbf | 10h57 | 11:45 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 905 · RJ 81 | Delayed 23:04 0:48Leipzig Hbf | 8h30 | 7:46 7:46Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
ICE 503 · RJ 85+ 79216 | Delayed 6:02 7:55Leipzig Hbf | 7h50 | 15:45 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 503 · RJ 85 | Delayed 6:02 7:55Leipzig Hbf | 5h23 | 13:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 503 · RJ 85+ 79214 | Delayed 6:02 7:55Leipzig Hbf | 5h50 | 13:45 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 503 · RJ 85+ 79220 | Delayed 6:02 7:55Leipzig Hbf | 11h50 | 19:45 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 505+ RJ 87 | Delayed 8:02 9:55Leipzig Hbf | 5h23 | 15:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 505 · RJ 87+ 79222 | Delayed 8:02 9:55Leipzig Hbf | 11h50 | 21:45 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 505 · RJ 87 | Delayed 8:02 9:55Leipzig Hbf | 5h23 | 15:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 505 · RJ 87+ 79220 | Delayed 8:02 9:55Leipzig Hbf | 9h50 | 19:45 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 505 · RJ 87+ 79216 | Delayed 8:02 9:55Leipzig Hbf | 5h50 | 15:45 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 507 · RJ 89+ 79222 | Delayed 10:02 11:55Leipzig Hbf | 9h50 | 21:45 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 507 · RJ 89+ 79220 | Delayed 10:02 11:55Leipzig Hbf | 7h50 | 19:45 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 507 · RJ 89 | Delayed 10:02 11:55Leipzig Hbf | 5h23 | 17:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 507+ RJ 89 | Delayed 10:02 11:55Leipzig Hbf | 5h23 | 17:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
DB S5X+ ICE 1507+ RB54 · CJX 1 | 12:04 Leipzig Hbf | 6h14 | 18:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
S5X · ICE 1507+ 79077+ CJX 6124 | 12:04 Leipzig Hbf | 6h14 | 18:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
S5X · ICE 1507+ 79077+ 79220 | 12:04 Leipzig Hbf | 7h41 | 19:45 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
S5X · ICE 1507+ 79077+ 79222 | 12:04 Leipzig Hbf | 9h41 | 21:45 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 509+ RJ 287 | Delayed 12:02 13:55Leipzig Hbf | 5h23 | 19:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 509 · RJ 287 | Delayed 12:02 13:55Leipzig Hbf | 5h23 | 19:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
DB S5X+ ICE 1509+ EC 213+ RB54 | 14:04 Leipzig Hbf | 7h06 | 21:10 Innsbruck Hbf | 4 changes | |
S5X · ICE 1509 · EC 213+ 79085 | 14:04 Leipzig Hbf | 7h06 | 21:10 Innsbruck Hbf | 4 changes | |
S5X · ICE 1509 · EC 213+ 79085 | 14:04 Leipzig Hbf | 7h00 | 21:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 5 changes | |
DB S5X+ ICE 1509+ EC 213+ RB54 | 14:04 Leipzig Hbf | 7h00 | 21:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 5 changes | |
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Trains from Leipzig to Innsbruck run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 458 km distance in 5h 23m.
Distance 458 km |
Average train duration 5h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 5h 23m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 22:55 |
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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 Leipzig 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 Leipzig to Innsbruck trains use the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Innsbruck Hötting. Use this guide to compare Leipzig and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof 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 Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
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 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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