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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 05 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£24
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 17 m
Trains on 05 Sept
22
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zell am See to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zell am See to Innsbruck will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 22 trains from Zell am See to Innsbruck, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 23 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.
IR 718+
REX 2
IR 716+
REX 2
IR 612+
REX 2
D 19812+
REX 3 · REX 2
IR 518+
REX 2
S 8+
RJ 1183
S 8+
RJ 85
S 8+
RJ 87
S 8+
RJ 1281
IR 810+
REX 2Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zell am See to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, while a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 105 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 10m.
The journey is about 9m faster (2h 3m by train vs 2h 12m by car) and roughly £0.69 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£30 vs £31). 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, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB.
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 Zell am See to Innsbruck trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 8 · S 4 | 0:13 Zell am See station | 2h42 | 2:55 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
D 19812+ REX 3 · REX 2 | 0:57 Zell am See station | 5h13 | 6:10 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
S 8+ CJX 1 | 5:57 Zell am See station | 2h31 | 8:28 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
S 8 | 5:57 Zell am See station | 2h43 | 8:40 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S 8+ RJ 1281 | 7:03 Zell am See station | 2h15 | 9:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 612+ REX 2 | 7:45 Zell am See station | 2h23 | 10:08 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
S 8+ CJX 1 | 8:03 Zell am See station | 2h25 | 10:28 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
S 8 | 8:03 Zell am See station | 2h37 | 10:40 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 810+ REX 2 | 8:45 Zell am See station | 2h23 | 11:08 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
S 8 | 9:03 Zell am See station | 2h37 | 11:40 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S 8+ RJ 1183 | 9:03 Zell am See station | 2h15 | 11:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 610+ REX 2 | 9:45 Zell am See station | 2h23 | 12:08 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
S 8+ CJX 1 | 10:03 Zell am See station | 2h25 | 12:28 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
S 8 | 10:03 Zell am See station | 2h37 | 12:40 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 718+ REX 2 | 10:45 Zell am See station | 2h23 | 13:08 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
S 8 | 11:03 Zell am See station | 2h37 | 13:40 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S 8+ RJ 85 | 11:03 Zell am See station | 2h15 | 13:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 518+ REX 2 | 11:45 Zell am See station | 2h23 | 14:08 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
S 8+ CJX 1 | 12:03 Zell am See station | 2h25 | 14:28 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
S 8 | 12:03 Zell am See station | 2h37 | 14:40 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 716+ REX 2 | 12:45 Zell am See station | 2h23 | 15:08 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
S 8+ RJ 87 | 13:03 Zell am See station | 2h15 | 15:18 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Zell am See to Innsbruck run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 105 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 105 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:20 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 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 Zell am See 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 Zell am See to Innsbruck trains use the Zell am See to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Innsbruck Hötting. Use this guide to compare Zell am See and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zell am See 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 Kupferkessel, Steinerwirt 1493
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zell am See. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zell am See. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zell am See: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zell am See: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zell am See: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Tirolerhof, Grand Hotel Zell am See, Hotel Salzburgerhof.
Schüttdorf Kitzsteinhornstraße is 2 km from Zell am See city centre. Public transport options include:
Schüttdorf Kitzsteinhornstraße has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Schüttdorf Kitzsteinhornstraße.
ATMs are available at Schüttdorf Kitzsteinhornstraße.
Available at Schüttdorf Kitzsteinhornstraße: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Schüttdorf Kitzsteinhornstraße: Bike Parking.
Schüttdorf Tischlerhäusl is 1 km from Zell am See city centre. Public transport options include:
Schüttdorf Tischlerhäusl has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, WC and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Schüttdorf Tischlerhäusl.
ATMs are available at Schüttdorf Tischlerhäusl.
Available at Schüttdorf Tischlerhäusl: Parking, WC.
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 Hötting is 2 km from Innsbruck city centre. Public transport options include:
Innsbruck Hötting has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Innsbruck Hötting.
ATMs are available at Innsbruck Hötting.
Available at Innsbruck Hötting: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Innsbruck Hötting: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck Hötting.
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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