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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.
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Fastest Journey
2 h 44 m
Average
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
137 km
Of the 10 trains that leave Salzburg for Innsbruck every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 84 miles |
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Average train duration | 1 h 44 min |
Average train ticket price | £28 (€32) |
Train frequency | 15 a day |
Direct train | Yes, there are 15 direct trains a day |
Train providers | Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or ÖBB | InterCity |
Trains from Salzburg to Innsbruck cover the 84 miles long trip taking on average 1 h 44 min with our travel partners like Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or ÖBB | InterCity. Normally, there are 15 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £28, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £17. Travellers depart most frequently from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Innsbruck Hbf.
Westbahn, ÖBB and Bayerische Regiobahn trains will get you between Salzburg and Innsbruck from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Westbahn is a train company based in Austria, offering services throughout the country. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains, including the EuroCity, InterCity, and RailJet. The EuroCity is a high-speed train that connects major cities in Austria, while the InterCity is a regional train that stops at smaller towns and villages. The RailJet is a luxurious train that offers a range of onboard amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. Westbahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Passengers can also purchase tickets online or at the station. The most popular routes for Westbahn include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. All of these routes offer frequent departures throughout the day, making it easy to find a convenient time to travel.
Train information from Salzburg to Innsbruck with Westbahn:
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Salzburg Hbf, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Innsbruck Hbf, located 0.4 miles (709 m) away from the city centre.
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