Getting to Innsbruck
Innsbruck is easy to reach from all directions by car, train, coach or plane. From Salzburg and Vienna, as well as from Germany, Italy and East Tyrol. This is thanks to the motorway systems, train connections and international airport. On this page, we've put together useful tips for your journey to the Innsbruck region.
Innsbruck is located on many major traffic routes, which makes the region easily accessible by car. The well-developed road networks and good connections to Innsbruck, the state capital of Tyrol, make the journey easy and stress-free.
- From Vienna: A12 motorway.
- From Switzerland: A12 motorway. Through the Arlberg Road Tunnel or toll-free via the Arlberg region.
- From Italy: A13 (Brenner motorway); tolls apply from the exit Innsbruck-Süd.
- From East Tyrol: Take the Felbertauern tunnel toll road or go via the Puster Valley.
In the case of congestion, please observe the "Rettungsgasse" (emergency corridor), which was introduced in Austria on 01.01.2012. Read more here.
Please note that a "Vignette" (road tax disk) is required for travel on Austrian motorways. Read more here.
Environmentally conscious travellers who don’t want to be without a car can travel to Innsbruck by motorail:
Your journey in the festive season
For more information about a stress-free journey to the Christmas markets, please click here.
Relaxing, comfortable and safe – ideal rail connections and attractive rates make Innsbruck a great destination for eco-conscious train travellers. Travelling by rail is one of the best ways to guarantee plenty of time and space to enjoy the stunning scenery of Innsbruck and Tyrol. You can simply gaze out of the window and admire the mountains and picturesque alpine countryside before you've even arrived. The numerous international rail connections from Innsbruck also make it very practical for getting to the European capitals and then onwards to your next holiday destination. There are connections, for example, to Munich, Lake Garda and the most beautiful destinations in Italy.
The main train station in Innsbruck is just a short walk from the city centre. This means you can take advantage of your stay to fit in a short tour of the city before it's time to catch your connecting train. The train station has lockers for your luggage, as well as supermarkets, cafes, bistros, fast-food restaurants, bakeries, newsagents and ATMs.
SparSchiene tickets
The ÖBBs SparSchiene tickets start from just € 9 and provide great connections to holiday fun, e.g. from Vienna, Berlin, Hamburg, Düsseldorf or Zurich. Concrete information about offers and prices can be found on the ÖBB Austrian Federal Railways website.
FlixBus provides comfortable long-distance buses to Innsbruck from all over Europe. The buses operate several times a day and follow direct routes. FlixBus is ideal for getting from Munich Airport to Innsbruck. You can also use FlixBus to explore South Tyrol and Italy, including the cities of Merano, Milan, Venice and Rome.
In Innsbruck, the buses stop on "Südbahnstraße" road. More information about FlixBus is available here.
Innsbruck Airport is located on the western edge of the city and offers maximum comfort, short transfers and unique flair. The size and convenience of the airport combined with exceptional personal service make this a popular destination for many travellers. Innsbruck Airport is a regional airport with modern facilities and top security. The airport has also become a well-established venue for events and seminars thanks to its fantastic location and stunning panoramic views.
Daily flights operate to several international destinations, such as Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Vienna. The airlines Eurowings, TUI Airline and British Airways all fly to Innsbruck Airport.
Onward journeys and getting to the villages
Are you staying in one of the towns, villages, valleys and plateaus around Innsbruck? Find the easiest way to get there below.
By car
- From Italy: Take the exit for Patsch or the following exit Innsbruck Mitte for all of the villages.
- From Vienna: Take the Hall Mitte exit for Rinn and Tulfes, for all other villages take the Innsbruck Mitte exit.
Public transport
From Innsbruck you can take the VVT regional buses to the villages in the area. Ideally from the main train station in Innsbruck. For more information about departure times, see the timetable or the "Public transport" section on this page.
By car
- Motorway Munich – Kufstein: Follow signs towards Innsbruck then continue past Innsbruck towards Arlberg (Bregenz). After Innsbruck, take the exit Zirl-Kematen. From there, it is 25 km (about 30 min) to Kühtai.
- Motorway Ulm – Kempten: Füssen – Fern Pass – Imst – A12 Inn Valley Motorway (Inntalautobahn) – Ötztal (Ötz Valley) exit. From the exit, it is 25 km (about 30 min) to Kühtai.
- From Switzerland: Through the Arlberg Road Tunnel or toll-free via the Arlberg region. Then either via the motorway (toll applies) to the Ötztal (Ötz Valley) exit or via A-roads from Imst – Ötztal (Ötz Valley) – Oetz – Kühtai
Without a "Vignette" (the road tax disk required for motorways):
- Motorway Munich – Garmisch: A-roads following signs to Seefeld – Zirl – Sellrain/Kühtai. From Zirl it is 25 km (about 30 min) to Kühtai.
- Motorway Ulm – Kempten: A-roads from Füssen – Fern Pass – Imst – Ötztal (Ötz Valley) – Oetz – Kühtai. From Öetz, it is 17 km (about 20 min) to Kühtai.
TIP: Don't drive to Kühtai via Haimingerberg (as many route planners suggest). Instead drive via Ötztal (the Ötz Valley) – Oetz.
Public transport
From Innsbruck you can take the VVT regional buses to the villages in the area. Ideally from the main train station in Innsbruck. For more information about departure times, see the timetable or the "Public transport" section on this page.
By car
- From Vienna: Take the Telfs exit towards the Fern Pass.
- From Switzerland: Through the Arlberg Road Tunnel or toll-free via the Arlberg region. Then either via the motorway (toll applies) to the Mötz exit or take the Telfs exit towards Fern Pass.
Without a "Vignette" (the road tax disk required for motorways):
- Motorway Munich – Garmisch: Seefeld – Telfs – towards the Fern Pass
- Motorway Ulm – Kempten: Füssen – Fern Pass – Mieming Plateau – Telfs
Public transport
From Innsbruck you can take the VVT regional buses to the villages in the area. Ideally from the main train station in Innsbruck. For more information about departure times, see the timetable or the "Public transport" section on this page.
By car
- A12 motorway to the exit Innsbruck-Ost: Take the first right onto Andechsstraße and then the next right onto Langen Weg. Continue towards Rum/Hall – road B171. It is about 3 km from the Innsbruck-Ost exit to Rum.
- A12 motorway to the exit Hall in Tirol/West: Cross the bridge over the Inn and continue to the junction with road B171. Turn left and follow the road for 3 km to Rum.
- From East Tyrol: Take the Felbertauern tunnel or drive via Puster Valley
Public transport
From Innsbruck you can take the VVT regional buses to the villages in the area. Ideally from the main train station in Innsbruck. For more information about departure times, see the timetable or the "Public transport" section on this page.
Public transport
From Innsbruck you can take the VVT regional buses to the villages in the area. Ideally from the main train station in Innsbruck. For more information about departure times, see the timetable or the "Public transport" section on this page.
By car
- From Vienna: Exit Innsbruck West towards Götzens
- From Switzerland: Through the Arlberg Road Tunnel or toll-free via the Arlberg region, exit Zirl West – Kematen towards Omes
- From Italy: Exit Innsbruck Süd – Mutters – towards Götzens
Without a "Vignette" (the road tax disk required for motorways):
- Motorway Munich – Garmisch: B177 via Garmisch – Seefeld – Zirler Berg – Zirl – Kematen towards Omes
Public transport
From Innsbruck you can take the VVT regional buses to the villages in the area. Ideally from the main train station in Innsbruck. For more information about departure times, see the timetable or the "Public transport" section on this page.
By car
- Motorway Munich – Kufstein: Follow signs towards Innsbruck then continue past Innsbruck towards Arlberg (Bregenz). After Innsbruck, take the exit Zirl-Kematen.
- From Vienna: Exit Telfs
- From Switzerland: Through the Arlberg Road Tunnel or toll-free via the Arlberg region, exit Telfs.
Without a "Vignette" (the road tax disk required for motorways):
- Motorway Munich – Garmisch: Seefeld – exit towards Zirl or Telfs
Public transport
From Innsbruck you can take the VVT regional buses to the villages in the area. Ideally from the main train station in Innsbruck. For more information about departure times, see the timetable or the "Public transport" section on this page.
Mobile in Innsbruck and the Innsbruck region
Here you will find lots of useful information about public transport, parking in Innsbruck, taxi companies, car rentals and roadside assistance, as well as tips for people with limited mobility.
Innsbruck's public transport makes guests mobile without a car. The bus and tram routes operated by the Innsbrucker Verkehrsbetriebe, or the IVB for short, offer great connections around the clock. If you want to enjoy Innsbruck's nightlife, you can take advantage of the good connections offered by the "Nightliner" night buses. There is also a dense network of regional buses, trams and trains that connects Innsbruck with the nearby villages and surrounding regions. These links are operated by the Verkehrsverbund Tirol (VVT). Single tickets are available from the driver. Our tip: tickets are cheaper if you buy them at the ticket machines located at the bus and tram stops than from the driver.
Plan your journey using the IVB timetable. Simply enter your starting point and the desired destination in the following widget. It calculates the route for you and displays a detailed description of the journey.
The following widget allows you to plan a journey out of the city of Innsbruck. If you want to travel from one of the holiday villages into Innsbruck, you can find the information you need here. The VVT timetable provides information for journeys from Innsbruck into the surrounding regions. It shows all forms of transport for journeys within Austria, from buses and trains to trams.
Strolling through the city is now even more relaxing thanks to the extended parking times at Park & Ride Olympia World and VAZ Hafen - P&R tickets are valid from Monday to Sunday between 6 am and midnight on all IVB routes in the centre of Innsbruck.
Park your car for € 14 and enjoy transport for up to 5 people on the buses and trams, for example to visit the city centre for a shopping spree and back. If several people are travelling on one ticket, transport on the IVB buses and trams must be as a group.
High mobility is guaranteed without the frustration of having to search for parking in the city centre.
Detailed information about the Park & Ride service is available at the IVB Customer Centre and at www.ivb.at.
There are various different parking zones in Innsbruck with different maximum parking durations and fees. This map shows the car parks, multi-storey car parks and garages in the city, as well as the public transport stops. Click on the parking icons for more information about parking durations and prices. Road signs also provide information about maximum parking times and there are payment machines located along the roads. Display the receipt from the parking machine behind your windscreen. Parking is free outside of the stated times. This means, for example, that you can park for free on Sundays and overnight in certain short-term parking zones. Again, please pay attention to the parking information signs on roads or ask a local resident to be on the safe side.
Do not park in spaces that are marked with white lines. These are reserved for residents with special permits. If you park there, you might get a ticket.
Our tip: Use the Park & Ride facilities (P & R) at Tivoli or Hafen. You can park your car there for the whole day for a set rate. The use of public transport within the city is included for up to 5 people. Ideal for day trips, sightseeing or shopping, at one price for the whole family.
The towns and villages outside of Innsbruck have their own parking regulations.
