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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 17 Sept
£99
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£138
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
7 h 37 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
7 h 46 m
Trains on 17 Sept
3
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zermatt to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zermatt to Innsbruck will cost around £138 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £99.
To travel from Zermatt to Innsbruck you need to make at least 3 changes.
RJX19917+
EC 60+
R 42+
IC 713
RJX19915+
R 42+
IC 610 · IC 709
RJX13479+
IC 811+
ICE 372+
R 41
RJX19915+
R 42+
IC 610 · IC 709
RJX19917+
EC 60+
R 42+
IC 713
RJX13479+
IC 811+
ICE 372+
R 41Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zermatt to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £54, while a flight costs an average of £403.
Distance: 311 km
Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£54 Average Price Cheapest | £403 Average Price |
7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zermatt to Innsbruck:
A train is £349 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zermatt to Innsbruck costing on average £403.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
The table below shows live departures for Zermatt to Innsbruck trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 610 · IC 709+ EC 99+ RJX19915 | 6:06 Zermatt Bhf | 7h37 | 13:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 4 changes | |
ICE 372+ IC 811+ RJX13479+ R 41 | 6:37 Zermatt Bhf | 8h04 | 14:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
EC 60+ IC 713+ EC 191+ REX 1 | 8:06 Zermatt Bhf | 7h37 | 15:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 5 changes | |
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Trains from Zermatt to Innsbruck run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:31, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 311 km distance in 7h 34m.
Distance 311 km |
Average train duration 7h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 34m |
First train 4:31 |
Last train 22:25 |
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Best time to book 70 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 Zermatt 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 Zermatt to Innsbruck trains use the Zermatt, Bahnhof to Innsbruck Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Zermatt and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zermatt, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zermatt, Bahnhof.
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.
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