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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 Sept
£27
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£40
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
6 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
6 h 10 m
Trains on 23 Sept
10
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ljubljana to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljubljana to Innsbruck will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 10 trains from Ljubljana to Innsbruck, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 273 km distance in an average of 6 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 18 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.
D 310+
RJ 658+
IR 618 · RJX19972
D 312 · IR 510+
RJ 110
IR 514+
EC 214 · EC 114
IR 576 · IR 512
D 314 · IR 512+
RJ 112
D 316+
EC 164+
ICE 116
D 318 · IR 518+
ICE 118
D 38 · IR 610+
ICE 210
D 312 · IR 510+
RJ 110
D 314 · IR 512+
RJ 112Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £41, while a flight costs an average of £391.
Distance: 273 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£41 Average Price Cheapest | £391 Average Price | £51 Average Price | £100 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Ljubljana to Innsbruck:
A train is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Ljubljana to Innsbruck costing on average £51.
A train is £349 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Innsbruck costing on average £391.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Coach takes on average 8h 24m.
Tickets start at around £41 compared to roughly £100 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £59. The journey takes 6h 18m versus 4h 43m 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.
Direct services run with EuroNight.
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 Ljubljana to Innsbruck trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D 312 · IR 510+ RJ 110 | 15:32 Ljubljana station | 6h16 | 21:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
D 310+ RJ 658+ IR 618 · RJX19972 | 17:27 Ljubljana station | 6h37 | 0:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
D 18+ RJ 656+ NJ 13486 | 19:29 Ljubljana station | 8h58 | 4:27 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
EN 40414 | 22:10 Ljubljana station | 6h39 | 4:49 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
D 38 · IR 610+ ICE 210 | 5:42 Ljubljana station | 6h06 | 11:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
D 318 · IR 518+ ICE 118 | 7:42 Ljubljana station | 6h06 | 13:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
D 316+ EC 164+ ICE 116 | 9:35 Ljubljana station | 6h05 | 15:40 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 576 · IR 512 | 10:15 Ljubljana station | 9h33 | 19:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 214 · EC 114+ IR 514 | 11:08 Ljubljana station | 6h40 | 17:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
D 314 · IR 512+ RJ 112 | 13:30 Ljubljana station | 6h18 | 19:48 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Ljubljana to Innsbruck run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 273 km distance in 5h 14m.
Distance 273 km |
Average train duration 6h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 14m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:20 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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 Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana to Innsbruck trains use the Ljubljana to Innsbruck Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Ljubljana and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ljubljana 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 Sokol, JB Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ljubljana. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ljubljana. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ljubljana: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ljubljana: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ljubljana: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include InterContinental Ljubljana, City Hotel Ljubljana, Grand Hotel Union.
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.
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