The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Innsbruck
Cheapest price
86S$
Average price
136S$
Fastest journey
5 h 12 m
Average duration
5 h 22 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
290 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Innsbruck will cost around 136S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 86S$.
To travel from Basel to Innsbruck you need to make at least one change.
IR 1975 · RJX19937+
EC 1952:07 PM5h36Basel SBB7:43 PMInnsbruck Hbf86 S$1One-way2 changes
RJX19919+
ICE 277+
REX 1+
EC 19312:07 PM5h36Basel SBB5:43 PMInnsbruck Hbf102 S$1One-way3 changes
IR 2269 · RJX19919+
R 5+
IC 51911:43 AM6h00Basel SBB5:43 PMInnsbruck Hbf102 S$1One-way4 changes
NJ 19947+
IC 583+
EC 1996:29 PM6h10Basel SBB12:39 AMInnsbruck Hbf118 S$1One-way2 changes
IR 1967 · RJX19917+
REX 1+
EC 19110:07 AM5h36Basel SBB3:43 PMInnsbruck Hbf133 S$1One-way3 changes
RJX13477+
IC 5617:29 AM5h12Basel SBB12:41 PMInnsbruck Hbf149 S$1One-way1 change
RJX19915+
EC 99+
IC 5638:29 AM5h14Basel SBB1:43 PMInnsbruck Hbf149 S$1One-way2 changes
RJX19977+
IC 559+
EC 976:29 AM5h14Basel SBB11:43 AMInnsbruck Hbf179 S$1One-way2 changes
IR 1965 · RJX134799:07 AM5h34Basel SBB2:41 PMInnsbruck Hbf177 S$1One-way1 change
IR 1961 · RJX134777:07 AM5h34Basel SBB12:41 PMInnsbruck Hbf149 S$1One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Basel to Innsbruck
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 52S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 52S$, and a train costs an average of 63S$.
Distance: 290 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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108S$ Average Price | 86S$ Average Price Cheapest |
5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Innsbruck train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Innsbruck trains for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 583+ EC 199+ NJ 19947 | 6:29 PM Basel SBB | 6h10 | 12:39 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday, 30 June | |||||
EC 97+ RJX19977+ IC 559 | 6:29 AM Basel SBB | 5h14 | 11:43 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 1961 · RJX13477 | 7:07 AM Basel SBB | 5h34 | 12:41 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX13477+ IC 561 | 7:29 AM Basel SBB | 5h12 | 12:41 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 99+ RJX19915+ IC 563 | 8:29 AM Basel SBB | 5h14 | 1:43 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 1965 · RJX13479 | 9:07 AM Basel SBB | 5h34 | 2:41 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 1967+ EC 191+ RJX19917+ REX 1 | 10:07 AM Basel SBB | 5h36 | 3:43 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
IR 2269 · RJX19919+ IC 519+ R 5 | 11:43 AM Basel SBB | 6h00 | 5:43 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 changes | |
EC 193+ RJX19919+ ICE 277+ REX 1 | 12:07 PM Basel SBB | 5h36 | 5:43 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 changes | |
IR 1973 · RJX13483 | 1:07 PM Basel SBB | 5h34 | 6:41 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 1975+ EC 195+ RJX19937 | 2:07 PM Basel SBB | 5h36 | 7:43 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Basel to Innsbruck by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Innsbruck
Trains from Basel to Innsbruck run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 63S$ but you can travel from only 52S$ by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 290 km distance in 4h 38m.
Distance 290 km |
Average train duration 5h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price 63S$ |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 38m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 10:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Basel to Innsbruck trainsÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Innsbruck from 52S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
Trenitalia
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Basel to Innsbruck train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Innsbruck by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Innsbruck, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Innsbruck
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Südtiroler Platz
- Restaurant Europa Stüberl
- Die Pizzerei
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €1
- Hotel Sailer
- Grand Hotel Europa
- ibis Innsbruck
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 1, Line 3
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3
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