Getting There and Away

Scenic view of Innsbruck's colorful architecture against a stunning mountain backdrop.
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Innsbruck is primarily served by Innsbruck Airport (INN), located approximately 4 kilometers from the city center, and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof (Hbf), the main railway station situated strategically in the city center.

By Air:

  • Flights arrive at Innsbruck Airport (INN) from various European cities, including direct routes from London (around 2 hours, from £55 round-trip with easyJet), Amsterdam (around 1 hour 30 minutes with Transavia), and Vienna (around 55 minutes with Austrian Airlines, from €114 round-trip).
  • For wider international connections, Munich Airport (MUC) is a significant gateway, with efficient train services linking to Innsbruck in about 2.5 hours.
  • From Innsbruck Airport to the city center or main train station, Bus F operates frequently (every 15-30 minutes), with a journey time of approximately 15 minutes and a ticket cost of about €3. Taxis are also available from around €12.

By Train:

  • Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof (Hbf) is a central hub with extensive domestic and international train services.
  • Direct trains from Vienna (Wien Hbf) take approximately 4 hours 16 minutes and can cost between €70-€110, with some advance tickets available from €26.00.
  • Trains from Munich (Hbf) typically take about 1 hour 45 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes, with tickets starting from around £11.41 or €13.22 for a one-way journey.
  • From Zurich (HB), train journeys range from 3 hours 31 minutes to 4 hours 37 minutes, with tickets from approximately $30.66 or €25-€42.

By Bus:

  • Bus services, including FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus, connect Innsbruck to various cities.
  • A bus from Munich to Innsbruck takes about 2 hours 19 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes, with fares ranging from €8-€20, and sometimes as low as $11 for a one-way ticket.
  • From Zurich, bus travel can take between 5 hours 17 minutes and 9 hours 10 minutes, with prices starting from $29 (€23).

By Car:

  • Car rental services are available at Innsbruck Airport and near the Hauptbahnhof from major companies like Hertz, Avis, and Europcar.
  • Daily rental costs for a compact car can start from around US$52.19, with variations based on vehicle type and season.
  • During winter, it is crucial to ensure rental cars are equipped with appropriate winter tires due to snow and ice conditions.