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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 09 Oct
£25
Average ticket price on 09 Oct
£33
Fastest journey on 09 Oct
2 h 46 m
Average journey duration on 09 Oct
2 h 51 m
Trains on 09 Oct
16
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Merano to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Merano to Innsbruck will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
To travel from Merano to Innsbruck you need to make at least one change.
R 22434 · RJ 84
R 17156+
S 3
R 17178+
S 3
R 17156+
S 3
R 17158+
S 3
R 22434 · RJ 84
R 17156+
S 3
R 17168+
S 3
R 17158+
S 3
R 17178+
S 3Trains from Merano to Innsbruck run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 69 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 69 km |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 21:50 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Merano to Innsbruck trains for today, Thursday 8 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 17154+ S 3 | 11:16 Merano/Meran | 2h57 | 14:13 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 17154+ S 3 | 11:20 Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais | 2h53 | 14:13 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 22432 · RJ 86 | On time 11:46 Merano/Meran | 2h46 | 14:32 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 17156+ S 3 | 12:16 Merano/Meran | 2h55 | 15:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 17156+ S 3 | 12:20 Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais | 2h51 | 15:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 17158+ S 3 | 13:16 Merano/Meran | 2h57 | 16:13 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 17158+ S 3 | 13:20 Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais | 2h53 | 16:13 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 17168+ S 3 | 14:16 Merano/Meran | 2h55 | 17:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 17168+ S 3 | 14:20 Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais | 2h51 | 17:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 17178+ S 3 | 15:16 Merano/Meran | 2h57 | 18:13 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 17178+ S 3 | 15:20 Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais | 2h53 | 18:13 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 17264+ S 3 | 16:16 Merano/Meran | 2h55 | 19:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 17264+ S 3 | 16:20 Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais | 2h51 | 19:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 17268+ S 3 | 17:16 Merano/Meran | 2h55 | 20:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 17268+ S 3 | 17:20 Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais | 2h51 | 20:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 16740+ RJ 80 | 17:46 Merano/Meran | 2h50 | 20:36 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 16740+ RJ 80 | 17:50 Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais | 2h46 | 20:36 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 17270+ S 3 | 18:16 Merano/Meran | 2h55 | 21:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 17270+ S 3 | 18:20 Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais | 2h51 | 21:11 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 23096 · R 1828 | 19:46 Merano/Meran | 2h46 | 22:32 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
R 23096 · R 1828 | 19:50 Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais | 2h42 | 22:32 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
| Friday 9 October | |||||
Regionale 17100+ RJ 86 | 6:00 Merano/Meran | 8h32 | 14:32 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
Regionale 17126 · Regionale SAD 1826+ RJ 86 | 6:33 Merano/Meran | 7h59 | 14:32 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17104+ RJ 86 | 7:13 Merano/Meran | 7h19 | 14:32 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
Regionale 17128+ RJ 86 | 8:16 Merano/Meran | 6h16 | 14:32 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
Regionale 17116 · Regionale Veloce 3462+ RJ 86 | 8:46 Merano/Meran | 5h46 | 14:32 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17150+ RJ 86 | 9:16 Merano/Meran | 5h16 | 14:32 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
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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 Merano 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 Merano to Innsbruck trains use the Merano Meran to Innsbruck Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Merano and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Merano Meran 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 Forst, Bistro 7
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Merano Meran. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Merano Meran. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Merano Meran: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Merano Meran: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Merano Meran: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Splendid, Hotel Terme Merano, City Hotel Merano.
Meran Untermais Merano-Maia Bassa is 1 km from Merano city centre. Public transport options include:
Meran Untermais Merano-Maia Bassa has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Meran Untermais Merano-Maia Bassa.
ATMs are available at Meran Untermais Merano-Maia Bassa.
Available at Meran Untermais Merano-Maia Bassa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Meran Untermais Merano-Maia Bassa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Meran Untermais Merano-Maia Bassa.
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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