- Recommended
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 16 Oct
£21
Average ticket price on 16 Oct
£43
Fastest journey on 16 Oct
3 h 39 m
Average journey duration on 16 Oct
3 h 41 m
Trains on 16 Oct
21
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Innsbruck will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
On Fri 16 Oct, we found 21 trains from Zurich to Innsbruck, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 215 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 41 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.
Bus EV1 · IR 2206 · RJX19983+
S 17
IR 2395 · IR 2206 · RJX19983+
S 17
IC 779+
IR 2230+
S 2+
RJ 19965
EN 40465
IR 3275+
REX 7+
RJ 19965
IR 2210 · RJX19985+
IC 1057+
S 2
RJX 165
RJX 167+
IC 769
IC 761+
EC 163
RJX 367+
IC 105Trains from Zurich to Innsbruck run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 215 km distance in 3h 19m.
Distance 215 km |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 19m |
First train 0:23 |
Last train 22:25 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 84 days |
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Innsbruck trains for today, Thursday 15 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 773+ RJX 169 | 14:02 Zurich HB | 3h41 | 17:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 3271+ REX 7+ RJX13483 | 14:08 Zurich HB | 4h33 | 18:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 573+ IR 3276 · RJX13483+ S 2 | 14:38 Zurich HB | 4h03 | 18:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 105+ RJX 367 | 16:02 Zurich HB | 3h41 | 19:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 3275+ REX 7+ RJ 19965 | 16:08 Zurich HB | 4h36 | 20:44 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 779+ IR 2230+ RJ 19965+ S 2 | 17:02 Zurich HB | 3h42 | 20:44 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 781+ RJX 369 | 18:02 Zurich HB | 3h42 | 21:44 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
EN 40465 | 20:27 Zurich HB | 4h27 | 0:54 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EN 40467 | 20:57 Zurich HB | 4h15 | 1:12 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 16 October | |||||
IR 2395 · IR 2206 · RJX19983+ S 2 | 0:23 Zurich HB | 8h18 | 8:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 4 changes | |
Bus EV1 · IR 2206 · RJX19983+ S 2 | 0:24 Zurich HB | 8h17 | 8:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 5 changes | |
RJX 161 | 5:57 Zurich HB | 3h46 | 9:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 757+ RJX 161 | 6:02 Zurich HB | 3h41 | 9:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 3255+ S 2+ RJX19985 | 6:08 Zurich HB | 4h33 | 10:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1057+ IR 2210+ S 2+ RJX19985 | 7:02 Zurich HB | 3h39 | 10:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
EC 163 | 8:00 Zurich HB | 3h43 | 11:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 761+ EC 163 | 8:02 Zurich HB | 3h41 | 11:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 3259+ REX 7+ RJX13477 | 8:08 Zurich HB | 4h33 | 12:41 Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 165 | 10:02 Zurich HB | 3h41 | 13:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 769+ RJX 167 | 12:02 Zurich HB | 3h41 | 15:43 Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
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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 Zurich 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 Zurich to Innsbruck trains use the Zürich HB to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Gossensaß Colle-Isarco. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Innsbruck 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.
Zürich Stadelhofen 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: Outback Lodge, Tibits
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Opera Zurich, Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich, Hotel Seehof.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten 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 Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
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.
Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst).
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