How to get to Innsbruck from Düsseldorf

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Compare coach, train and flight for Düsseldorf to Innsbruck

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, while a flight costs an average of £381.

Distance: 553 km

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Coach
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Driving

£112

Average Price

£48

Average Price

Cheapest

£381

Average Price

£116

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 48m

Average total duration

7h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

12h 18m

Average total duration

11h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 44m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

7h 59m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Eurowings

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck is a coach with an average price of £48.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck:

A coach is £64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck costing on average £112.

A coach is £333 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck costing on average £381.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 44m.

Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 48m.

Coach takes on average 12h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Innsbruck including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 41m faster (7h 18m by train vs 7h 59m by car) and roughly £4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£112 vs £116). 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.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck

How to get to Innsbruck from Düsseldorf by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    18:4510h35
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    5:20Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    £461One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    18:4510h35
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    5:20Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    £461One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS164 · OS107
    15:053h05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    18:10Innsbruck Airport
    £6031One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • ÖBB | ICEICE 229 · ICE 1011+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 289
    13:258h49
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    22:14Innsbruck Hbf
    £481One-way
    2 changes
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 1011+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 289
    15:057h09
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    22:14Innsbruck Hbf
    £561One-way
    1 change
  • ÖBBRE1+ÖBB | ICEICE 521+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 83
    3:407h38
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    11:18Innsbruck Hbf
    £561One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    13:5515h25
    Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen)
    5:20Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    £501One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:1514h40
    Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen)
    23:55Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    £591One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:4514h10
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    23:55Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    £601One-way
    1 change
  • EurowingsEW754+ÖBB | REXREX 7+ÖBB | NightjetNJ 19946
    13:3515h30
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    5:05Innsbruck Hbf
    £2351One-way
    2 changes
  • EurowingsEW754+ÖBBRJX19972
    13:3510h29
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    0:04Innsbruck Hbf
    £2451One-way
    1 change
  • EurowingsEW754+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 854+ÖBBRJX19988
    13:359h29
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    23:04Innsbruck Hbf
    £2671One-way
    2 changes

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Best day trips from Innsbruck by train

The most popular day trips by train from Innsbruck are Hall in Tirol, Seefeld in Tirol, Kufstein, Mayrhofen and Kitzbühel. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Innsbruck on Omio.

A view of Seefeld in Tirol

Day trip from Innsbruck to Seefeld in Tirol by train

Why visit Seefeld in Tirol for the day?

Seefeld in Tirol is an Alpine resort on a sunny plateau, known for cross-country skiing and summer walking. Its polished village centre and mountain setting give it a sporty yet relaxed character.

A view of Kufstein

Day trip from Innsbruck to Kufstein by train

Why visit Kufstein for the day?

Kufstein is a Tyrolean city on the River Inn, known for its fortress and the Heroes' Organ above the old town. With the Kaiser Mountains nearby and the German border close, it feels historic, compact and strongly shaped by alpine life.

A view of Mayrhofen

Day trip from Innsbruck to Mayrhofen by train

Why visit Mayrhofen for the day?

Mayrhofen is a lively alpine town in the Zillertal, known for skiing, hiking and mountain scenery. It blends Tyrolean character with a busy resort atmosphere and an energetic après-ski scene.

A view of Kitzbühel

Day trip from Innsbruck to Kitzbühel by train

Why visit Kitzbühel for the day?

Kitzbühel is a historic Tyrolean town known for alpine skiing and the famous Hahnenkamm race. Its painted old centre, church towers and mountain setting give it a polished resort character year-round.

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FAQs: Düsseldorf to Innsbruck

Travel to Innsbruck easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Innsbruck including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck is a coach with an average price of £48.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck:

A coach is £64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck costing on average £112.

A coach is £333 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck costing on average £381.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 44m.

Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 48m.

Coach takes on average 12h 18m.

The Düsseldorf to Innsbruck distance is approximately 553 km.
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Innsbruck as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Innsbruck Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Innsbruck Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, BA Euroflyer, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, British Airways to go to Innsbruck by flight.
  • Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB to go to Innsbruck by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Innsbruck by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Munich, Salzburg, Zurich, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Innsbruck and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Düsseldorf to Innsbruck, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Innsbruck, visitors can explore Swarovski Crystal Worlds, an interactive museum and garden showcasing crystal art installations. The Innsbruck Alpine Zoo, one of the highest zoos in Europe, features alpine animals. Maria-Theresien-Strasse offers a vibrant atmosphere with shops, cafes, and historic buildings. The Tyrolean State Museum provides insights into regional history and culture. A leisurely walk along the Inn River offers picturesque views of the city and surrounding mountains. Key sights include the Golden Roof in the Old Town, the Nordkette Cable Car for panoramic Alpine views, Ambras Castle with its art collections, the Bergisel Ski Jump with a viewing platform and museum, and the Hofkirche, known for its ornate tomb of Emperor Maximilian I.
To fully experience Innsbruck, including its historic sites, the alpine zoo, and the Nordkette cable car, plan to spend about 2 to 3 days.

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