
Business
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Free drinks
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Newspapers and magazines
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£72
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£86
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
5 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
5 h 7 m
Trains on 17 Sept
5
Distance
235 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucerne to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Innsbruck will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.
To travel from Lucerne to Innsbruck you need to make at least one change.
IR 2117+
EC 191+
REX 1+
RJX19917
IR 2565+
EC 97+
RJX19977
IR 2115 · RJX13479
IR 2111 · RJX13477
IR 2571+
EC 99+
RJX19915
IR 2115 · RJX13479
IR 2111 · RJX13477
IR 2571+
EC 99+
RJX19915
IR 2117+
EC 191+
REX 1+
RJX19917
IR 2565+
EC 97+
RJX19977Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 48m. 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 £49, while a flight costs an average of £345.
Distance: 235 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£49 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price | £345 Average Price | £110 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 43m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Lucerne to Innsbruck:
A train is £7 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Lucerne to Innsbruck costing on average £56.
A train is £296 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Innsbruck costing on average £345.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 34m.
Flight takes on average 10h 43m.
Tickets start at around £49 compared to roughly £110 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £60. The journey takes 5h 18m versus 3h 46m 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 Lucerne to Innsbruck trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 2565+ EC 97+ RJX19977 | 6:35 Lucerne station | 5h08 | 11:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2111 · RJX13477 | 7:35 Lucerne station | 5h06 | 12:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2571+ EC 99+ RJX19915 | 8:35 Lucerne station | 5h08 | 13:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2115 · RJX13479 | 9:35 Lucerne station | 5h06 | 14:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 2117+ EC 191+ RJX19917+ REX 1 | 10:35 Lucerne station | 5h08 | 15:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes |
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Trains from Lucerne to Innsbruck run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 235 km distance in 4h 36m.
Distance 235 km |
Average train duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 36m |
First train 0:35 |
Last train 22:25 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 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 Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Innsbruck trains use the Luzern Bhf to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Brennero - Brenner. Use this guide to compare Lucerne and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Luzern Bhf 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.
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 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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