Zurich to Innsbruck by train

Explore Zurich to Innsbruck by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Zurich to Innsbruck aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Zurich and Innsbruck

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$26.50, but can go to US$36 when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and US$27 when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 12 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Zurich to Innsbruck departure frequency and train timetable

With 16 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 56 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:32 and the last one is at 21:40. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:32, with the last one at 21:40.

Zurich to Innsbruck distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 216 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 3 hours and 31 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Zurich and Innsbruck?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Zurich and Innsbruck 12 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn more about train travel from Zurich to Innsbruck

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Innsbruck city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.