1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 06 Sept
£36
Average ticket price on 06 Sept
£60
Fastest journey on 06 Sept
4 h 9 m
Average journey duration on 06 Sept
4 h 9 m
Trains on 06 Sept
14
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Innsbruck Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Innsbruck Hbf will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
On Sun 06 Sept, we found 14 trains from Zurich HB to Innsbruck Hbf, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 216 km distance in an average of 4 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 11 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.
NJ 13485
EC 13473
EC 191+
RJX19917+
REX 1
EC 195+
RJX19937
NJ 13487
EC 13473
RJX13483
RJX13477
RJX13479
EC 99+
RJX19915Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Innsbruck Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a flight costs an average of £284.
Distance: 216 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£52 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £284 Average Price | £103 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich HB to Innsbruck Hbf:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich HB to Innsbruck Hbf costing on average £52.
A coach is £259 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich HB to Innsbruck Hbf costing on average £284.
Other travel options to Innsbruck Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 47m.
Flight takes on average 5h 38m.
Tickets start at around £52 compared to roughly £103 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £52. The journey takes 4h 7m versus 3h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Innsbruck Hbf trains for today, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 95+ RJX19911 | 5:35 Zurich HB | 4h08 | 9:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 13473 | 6:32 Zurich HB | 4h09 | 10:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 97+ RJX19977 | 7:32 Zurich HB | 4h11 | 11:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX13477 | 8:32 Zurich HB | 4h09 | 12:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 99+ RJX19915 | 9:32 Zurich HB | 4h11 | 13:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX13479 | 10:32 Zurich HB | 4h09 | 14:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 191+ RJX19917+ REX 1 | 11:32 Zurich HB | 4h11 | 15:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 193+ RJX19919+ REX 1 | 13:32 Zurich HB | 4h11 | 17:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX13483 | 14:32 Zurich HB | 4h09 | 18:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 195+ RJX19937 | 15:32 Zurich HB | 4h11 | 19:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 199+ NJ 19947 | 19:32 Zurich HB | 5h07 | 0:39 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
NJ 13487 | 20:32 Zurich HB | 4h40 | 1:12 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EN 40467 | 20:32 Zurich HB | 4h40 | 1:12 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 13485 | 21:32 Zurich HB | 4h15 | 1:47 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Zurich HB to Innsbruck Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:35, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 216 km distance in 3h 31m.
Distance 216 km |
Average train duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 31m |
First train 3:35 |
Last train 22:23 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Innsbruck Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich HB to Innsbruck Hbf trains use the Zürich HB to Innsbruck Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich HB and Innsbruck Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
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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