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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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scharnitz to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 17 km
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£7 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Trains from Scharnitz to Innsbruck run on average 7 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:08, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 46m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 1:08 |
Last train 23:15 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
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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 Scharnitz 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 Scharnitz to Innsbruck trains use the Scharnitz to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Innsbruck Westbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Scharnitz and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Scharnitz has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Scharnitz.
Available at Scharnitz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Scharnitz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scharnitz: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Frankenhof Hotel, Gasthof Risserhof, Hotel Pension Arnspitze.
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 Westbahnhof is 1 km from Innsbruck city centre. Public transport options include:
Innsbruck Westbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof.
Available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sailer, NALA Individuellhotel, Hotel Zach.
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