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Innsbruck Card Purchasable City Card for 24, 48 or 72 hours - numerous sights & mountain railroads included!

Welcome Card Guest card from two nights - with discounts on many attractions & public transport use!
Skiing, hiking, swimming & more: sporty on the go!
Summer active programme Experience hikes or e-bike tours from May to October - with a guide & free with the Welcome Card.

Ski plus City Pass Ski pass, which includes twelve ski areas near Innsbruck and numerous city attractions.
Discover highlights, exhibitions & customs!
July
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Innsbrucker Promenadenkonzerte 2025

July
09

Tiroler Volksschauspiele: Eine kurze Geschichte der Tiroler

July
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Tiroler Volksschauspiele: Der zerbrochne Krug
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The best route for you

How to get to the Innsbruck region

There are many ways to reach Innsbruck – by rail, road or air. Whether you’re travelling by train, coach, plane, or on your own four wheels: the good transport connections and numerous travel options make the capital of Tyrol easy to reach from all directions. Continuing your journey within the region is just as relaxing, especially with the free Welcome Card, which includes access to public transport within the area covered by the Innsbruck Tourist Board.

Getting around

Please note

Due to construction work, there will be a total closure of the railway line between Innsbruck and Seefeld/Mittenwald from Saturday, 12 July 2025 (0.50 am) to Monday, 1 September 2025 (3.50 am). During this time, a rail replacement service will be offered in the form of a bus. Details can be found here.

To the rail replacement service

Please note

Due to road repairs, there may be occasional restrictions on the Luegbrücke bridge (A13 Brenner motorway). More details, up-to-date information and a travel calendar for 2025 can be found here.

Innsbruck – well connected

Many trains and coaches stop at Innsbruck’s main train station, especially from Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland. This makes the region easily accessible via public transport. Our map provides an overview of the available connections for your journey.

Direct connections at a glance

Innsbruck also offers numerous direct train connections, including Vienna (16 times daily), Frankfurt (7 times daily) and Venice (twice daily). A document providing a clear overview is available here.

A relaxing journey

Travelling by train? Perfect! With 22 train stations in the Innsbruck region, you can get almost anywhere by rail. The two largest hubs are Innsbruck’s main train station and the Ötztal train station, which offer ideal connections to places like Kühtai and the Mieming Plateau. The station shuttle facilitates onward travel, while luggage services and lockers ensure your belongings are always in good hands. In addition to regular connections, there are also a few special services designed to provide even more comfort for your train journey to Innsbruck.

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ÖBB Austrian Federal Railways

If you are travelling to Innsbruck’s main train station, you get ten percent off the Innsbruck Card (48 hours). Additionally, the ÖBB Plus ticket offers discounted leisure activities in combination with your train journey.

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WESTbahn

If you’re travelling with WESTbahn, it’s worth getting the Innsbruck Card, as it gives you a ten percent discount on WEST standard priced tickets for you and up to three fellow travellers.

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Nightjet to the mountains

From May to October, the ÖBB "Nightjet to the Mountains" ticket includes your train journey, a transfer to your accommodation and the komoot route planning app’s World Pack.

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Deutsche Bahn: SummerRail

From April to October, DB trains travel directly to Innsbruck as part of the Deutsche Bahn’s SummerRail service. There are eight connections to choose from, for travel both day and night.

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European Sleeper

From February to March, the European Sleeper makes travel a dream on its overnight journeys from Brussels via Cologne to Innsbruck.

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Nightjet

The ÖBB’s Nightjet service promises a peaceful and private overnight train experience to the Innsbruck region.

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Snälltåget

The Swedish night train Snälltåget runs from Stockholm to the capital of Tyrol, providing an eco-friendly way to travel from the far north to the heart of the Alps.

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HolidayExpress

Travel by rail and take your own four wheels with you: the Urlaubsexpress (HolidayExpress) night train allows passengers to bring their cars along on the journey, with routes running from Hamburg or Düsseldorf to Innsbruck.

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Deutsche Bahn: WinterRail

From November to March, Deutsche Bahn’s WinterRail service offers numerous direct connections to Innsbruck, making it quick and easy to get to the snow during the winter season.

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All about travel

Here you'll find more information and useful tips for getting to and from Innsbruck, as well as for your onward journeys within the region. Munich Airport is also only two hours from Innsbruck.

Flixbus

Flixbus operates routes to Innsbruck from all over Europe and is also a great option for transfers to and from Munich Airport.

Park & Ride

Don’t want to search for parking? Simply park your car at a Park & Ride facility just outside Innsbruck.

Innsbruck Airport

Innsbruck Airport is well-connected to the world and also perfectly linked to the city: you can be in the centre of Innsbruck in just a few minutes.

Four Seasons airport transfers

Taxi services like Four Seasons Travel take you wherever you want to go – perfect if you’d prefer not to drive yourself.

Coaches

Innsbruck has a dedicated coach terminal, complete with restrooms, a kiosk and washing facilities.

EV charge points

If you’re driving an electric vehicle, you will eventually need power. Happily, there are plenty of public charging stations throughout the region.

VVT (Tyrol Transport Association)

The VVT is responsible for local public transport in Tyrol. Further information is available here.

ASFINAG

ASFINAG provides details on tolls, vignettes and current traffic information for Austria’s motorways and expressways.

Good to know

Local and city maps

Looking for more orientation? No problem, here you'll find a wide range of maps for the region.

The Innsbruck region

A vibrant city surrounded by majestic mountains – that’s the Innsbruck region.

Parking

Secure parking options are available at numerous multi-storey and underground car parks throughout the region.

Campsites

Want to sleep under the stars surrounded by alpine beauty? Then check out the region’s campsites.

Out and about with our bloggers

#blog The Stubaitalbahn – the most beautiful tramway in the world for 120 years

27.05.2024

#blog Forest streetcar: from Innsbruck into nature

08.05.2024

#blog Into the mountains on the Nightjet

22.04.2024

#blog Two cards – countless possibilities

30.05.2023

#blog Hooray, she’s here! With the WESTbahn to Innsbruck

19.12.2022

#blog Panoramic train ride with impressive gorge hike

02.09.2022

#blog Seeing Innsbruck’s Best Sights on the Sightseer Bus Tour

14.07.2022

#blog Winter hiking with comfort

14.01.2022

#blog With the Railjet into the winter pleasure

05.01.2022

#blog Buses, Bikes and Big Red Trams: Public Transport In Innsbruck

03.11.2021

#blog Tram nostalgia in Innsbruck

05.08.2021

#blog The Day We Caught The Tram

10.11.2020

#blog How Innsbruck Airport keeps Flying Safe in Mountains & Snow

17.11.2018

Photo credits: © Innsbruck Tourismus, Tirol Werbung, Flixbus, WESTbahn, IVB, ÖBB / Harald Eisenberger, European Sleeper, Deutsche Bahn

Everything on hand

Welcome Card

The Welcome Card is a complimentary guest card available at partner establishments for stays of two nights or more. It offers discounts on a variety of attractions and includes free access to public transport within the Innsbruck region.

Innsbruck Card

The Innsbruck Card is a city card that can be purchased for 24, 48 or 72 hours. It includes access to numerous sights and mountain lifts, as well as free use of public transport within the city of Innsbruck and the Sightseer hop-on hop-off bus.

NaturTrip

NaturTrip is a digital excursion planner that helps you discover activities and destinations accessible either directly by public transport or with just a few changes – no download required, no registration required, and in real time.

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