- Recommended
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 19 Sept
£41
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£85
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
3 h 17 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
3 h 17 m
Trains on 19 Sept
33
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Innsbruck will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 33 trains from Nuremberg to Innsbruck, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 244 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 17 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.
ICE 881+
RJ 289
ICE 627+
RB54 · RJX 187
ICE 505+
79071+
RJX 19976
ICE 505+
79071+
REX 5380
NJ 421
ICE 529 · RJ 87
ICE 525+
RJ 85
ICE 623+
RJ 89
ICE 529+
RJ 87
ICE 525 · RJ 85Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. 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 coach costs an average of £21, while a flight costs an average of £435.
Distance: 244 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£41 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £435 Average Price | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m 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 Nuremberg to Innsbruck:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Innsbruck costing on average £41.
A coach is £413 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Innsbruck costing on average £435.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 13m.
Flight takes on average 6h 34m.
The journey is about 21m faster (3h 20m by train vs 3h 41m by car) and roughly £7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£41 vs £49). 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.
Direct services run with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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 Nuremberg to Innsbruck trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NJ 40421 · NJ 469+ IC 19936+ RB54 | 3:21 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h41 | 8:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
NJ 421 | 4:17 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h32 | 8:49 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 40491 | 4:17 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h32 | 8:49 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 40491+ ICE 1081 | 4:52 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h57 | 8:49 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 905+ RJ 1281 | 5:13 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h05 | 9:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 521 · RJ 1183 | On time 7:59 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h19 | 11:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 521 · RJ 1183 · S 4 | On time 7:59 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h38 | 11:37 Innsbruck | 2 changes | |
ICE 521+ RJ 1183 | On time 7:59 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h19 | 11:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 503 · RJX 19912+ 79067 | Delayed 8:08 9:55Nuremberg Hbf | 4h07 | 14:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 503 · REX 5376+ 79067 | Delayed 8:08 9:55Nuremberg Hbf | 4h13 | 14:08 Innsbruck | 2 changes | |
ICE 525 · RJ 85 · S 4 | On time 10:01 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h36 | 13:37 Innsbruck | 2 changes | |
ICE 525 · RJ 85 | On time 10:01 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h17 | 13:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 85+ ICE 525 | Delayed 9:23 10:01Nuremberg Hbf | 3h17 | 13:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 583 · RJ 87 · S 4 | On time 11:29 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h08 | 15:37 Innsbruck | 2 changes | |
ICE 583 · RJ 87 | On time 11:29 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h49 | 15:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 505 · RJ 87 | Delayed 10:08 11:55Nuremberg Hbf | 3h23 | 15:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 505 · RJ 87 · S 4 | Delayed 10:08 11:55Nuremberg Hbf | 3h42 | 15:37 Innsbruck | 2 changes | |
ICE 505 · RJX 19976+ 79071 | Delayed 10:08 11:55Nuremberg Hbf | 4h07 | 16:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 87+ ICE 505 | Delayed 11:22 11:55Nuremberg Hbf | 3h23 | 15:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 505 · REX 5380+ 79071 | Delayed 10:08 11:55Nuremberg Hbf | 4h13 | 16:08 Innsbruck | 2 changes | |
ICE 529 · RJ 87 · S 4 | On time 12:01 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h36 | 15:37 Innsbruck | 2 changes | |
ICE 529 · RJ 87 | On time 12:01 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h17 | 15:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 87+ ICE 529 | Delayed 11:22 12:01Nuremberg Hbf | 3h17 | 15:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 785 · RJ 1289 · CJX 6120 | On time 12:29 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h46 | 16:15 Innsbruck | 2 changes | |
ICE 785 · RJ 1289 | On time 12:29 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h45 | 16:14 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 1289+ ICE 785 | Delayed 12:08 12:29Nuremberg Hbf | 3h45 | 16:14 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 89+ ICE 507 | 13:55 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h23 | 17:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 89+ ICE 623 | 14:01 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h17 | 17:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 627+ RB54 · RJX 187 | 16:01 Nuremberg Hbf | 4h01 | 20:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1205 | 17:36 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h42 | 21:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 601 · ICE 1205 | 17:55 Nuremberg Hbf | 3h23 | 21:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Nuremberg to Innsbruck run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 244 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 244 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:48 |
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Best time to book 49 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 Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Innsbruck trains use the Nürnberg Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst). Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg 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: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
Nürnberg Flughafen is 5 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminal90, Mövenpick Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport, Hotel Alpha, Hotel Marienbad.
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).
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