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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Innsbruck
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Innsbruck will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 31 trains that leave Salzburg for Innsbruck every day 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 137 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 6 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.
IC 199365:562h06Salzburg Hbf8:02Innsbruck Hbf£181One-way0 changes
RJX1998820:562h08Salzburg Hbf23:04Innsbruck Hbf£181One-way0 changes- RJX1997221:562h08Salzburg Hbf0:04Innsbruck Hbf£181One-way0 changes
NJ 199462:122h53Salzburg Hbf5:05Innsbruck Hbf£181One-way0 changes- RJX 18717:562h06Salzburg Hbf20:02Innsbruck Hbf£271One-way0 changes
- NJ 134862:301h57Salzburg Hbf4:27Innsbruck Hbf£361One-way0 changes
EN 404622:302h00Salzburg Hbf4:30Innsbruck Hbf£1251One-way0 changes- RJX199509:562h06Salzburg Hbf12:02Innsbruck Hbf£311One-way0 changes
- IC 199365:562h06Salzburg Hbf8:02Innsbruck Hbf£181One-way0 changes
- RJX1997613:562h06Salzburg Hbf16:02Innsbruck Hbf£491One-way0 changes
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Compare train and coach for Salzburg to Innsbruck
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a coach costs an average of £22.
Distance: 137 km
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£26 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Salzburg to Innsbruck train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Innsbruck trains for today, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| IC 19936 | 5:56 Salzburg Hbf | 2h06 | 8:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
 RJ 13478 | 6:56 Salzburg Hbf | 2h08 | 9:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
 79014 · 79059+ REX 5368 | 7:04 Salzburg Hbf | 3h03 | 10:07 Innsbruck | 2 changes | |
| RJX19938 | 7:56 Salzburg Hbf | 2h06 | 10:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| RJX19960 | 8:56 Salzburg Hbf | 2h08 | 11:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
 79212 | 9:39 Salzburg Hbf | 2h34 | 12:13 Innsbruck Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
| 79212 | 9:39 Salzburg Hbf | 2h06 | 11:45 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| RJX19950 | 9:56 Salzburg Hbf | 2h06 | 12:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| RJX19962 | 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 2h08 | 13:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 79214 | 11:39 Salzburg Hbf | 2h06 | 13:45 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| RJX19952 | 11:56 Salzburg Hbf | 2h06 | 14:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| RJX13470 | 12:56 Salzburg Hbf | 2h08 | 15:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 79216 | 13:39 Salzburg Hbf | 2h06 | 15:45 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| RJX19976 | 13:56 Salzburg Hbf | 2h06 | 16:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| RJX19982 | 14:56 Salzburg Hbf | 2h08 | 17:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| RJX19916 | 15:56 Salzburg Hbf | 2h06 | 18:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| RJX13474 | 16:56 Salzburg Hbf | 2h08 | 19:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 79220 | 17:39 Salzburg Hbf | 2h34 | 20:13 Innsbruck Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
| 79220 | 17:39 Salzburg Hbf | 2h06 | 19:45 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| RJX 187 | 17:56 Salzburg Hbf | 2h06 | 20:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| RJX19986 | 18:56 Salzburg Hbf | 2h08 | 21:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 79222 | 19:39 Salzburg Hbf | 2h06 | 21:45 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| RJX19970 | 19:56 Salzburg Hbf | 2h06 | 22:02 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| RJX19988 | 20:56 Salzburg Hbf | 2h08 | 23:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| RJX19972 | 21:56 Salzburg Hbf | 2h08 | 0:04 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| NJ 19946 | 2:12 Salzburg Hbf | 2h53 | 5:05 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| NJ 13486 | 2:30 Salzburg Hbf | 1h57 | 4:27 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| EN 40462 | 2:30 Salzburg Hbf | 2h00 | 4:30 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RE5 · RB54+ REX 2 | 3:47 Salzburg Hbf | 2h53 | 6:40 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
| REX 5310+79000 · 79237 | 3:47 Salzburg Hbf | 2h53 | 6:40 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
| REX 5310+79237 · 79000 | 3:47 Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 6:37 Innsbruck | 2 changes | |
| NJ 236+RB54+REX 2 | 3:55 Salzburg Hbf | 3h45 | 7:40 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from Salzburg to Innsbruck
AustriaAustria
Trains from Salzburg to Innsbruck run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 137 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 137 km |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | S-Bahn from Salzburg to Innsbruck trainsÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | S-Bahn trains will get you between Salzburg and Innsbruck from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Westbahn
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ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
EuroNight
ÖBB | S-Bahn
Bayerische Regiobahn
Trains from Salzburg to Innsbruck
OBB Railjet operates its high-speed trains every hour each weekday between Salzburg and Innsbruck. All journeys are direct, and take less than two hours to complete.
Trains Salzburg Innsbruck : Daily Departure Times
OBB Railjet operates its trains along this route from about 7:00 am to about 10:00 pm each weekday. Trains leave approximately every hour during the day.
How long is the journey by train from Salzburg to Innsbruck?
All the journeys are direct, and take one hour and about 50 minutes to complete. The journey covers a distance of about 115 miles, and meanders via Rosenheim in Germany (although without a stop at this point).
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Salzburg to Innsbruck?
Departure train station: The Railjet trains all depart from Salzburg's Hauptbahnhof, the city's main station. Many shops and restaurants and an OBB lounge make tgis stattion exceptionally passenger-friendly. The station is about 15 minutes'walk from the city's historical centre, equating to a 5 to 7 minute drive. Public transport is freely available at the station.
Arrival train station: All trains arrive at Innsbruck's central station, the Hauptbahnhof. Innsbruck is the winter sport "capital" of Austria, and is a popular tourist destination. A transport hub in front of the station ensures access to trams and buses, as well as taxis. Access to local shops is via a pedestrian tunnel. The station is about a mile from the Innsbruck city centre.
Which train companies travel from Salzburg to Innsbruck?
OBB Railjet operates all 16 trains departing Salzburg for Innsbruck each day. All high-speed journeys are direct, and take less than two hours to complete.
Trains Salzburg Innsbruck: Services on Board
Seats can be reserved for this journey at a small additional cost, or selected upon boarding. Wifi is available, as is access to the onboard restaurant. Some journeys only operate a first class service, with more comfortable and spacious seating options.
OBB Fastjet restricts passengers to two suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. The operator allows bicycles, folded in a protective cover, but requires a bicycle ticket to be bought at 10% of the cost of the passenger ticket. Small pets can be carried for free as long as they are transported in a container. Larger animals can be taken on board on a leash, and muzzled, at a fee.
Assistance for the disabled is available free of charge, and should be arranged prior to the date of departure.
How to find cheap train tickets from Salzburg to Innsbruck?
Ticket prices vary considerably, with the early morning and late night options being cheapest. For a number of journeys, only the first class option is available, at a higher rate. Booking online is advisable, to allow for comparison of prices between journey prices. Booking well in advance maximises chances of securing special deals, and of securing space for additional luggage if this is required. It also optimises the selection of seats available, should you wish to reserve a seat beforehand.
FAQs: Salzburg to Innsbruck train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg and Innsbruck
Most Salzburg to Innsbruck trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Innsbruck Westbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Salzburg station do trains to Innsbruck leave from?
Getting to Salzburg Hbf from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Salzburg Hbf 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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Getting to Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz) from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz) is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz) train station facilities and services
Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz) 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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz). Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz): Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz): Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Getting to Salzburg Liefering from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Liefering is 4 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Liefering train station facilities and services
Salzburg Liefering has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Salzburg Liefering.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Liefering: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Liefering: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Liefering.
Which Innsbruck station do trains from Salzburg arrive at?
Getting to Innsbruck Hbf from Innsbruck city centre
Innsbruck Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Europa Stüberl, Die Pizzerei
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Innsbruck Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Innsbruck Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Innsbruck Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Innsbruck Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sailer, Grand Hotel Europa, ibis Innsbruck.
Getting to Innsbruck Westbahnhof from Innsbruck city centre
Innsbruck Westbahnhof is 1 km from Innsbruck city centre. Public transport options include:
Innsbruck Westbahnhof train station facilities and services
Innsbruck Westbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sailer, NALA Individuellhotel, Hotel Zach.
Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst) train station facilities and services
Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst).
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