The cheapest and fastest trains from Innsbruck to Salzburg
Cheapest price
20S$
Average price
47S$
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Innsbruck to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Innsbruck to Salzburg will cost around 47S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 20S$.
Of the 38 trains that leave Innsbruck for Salzburg every day 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 137 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RJX199573:58 PM2h05Innsbruck Hbf6:03 PMSalzburg Hbf20 S$1One-way0 changes
IC 199399:58 PM2h05Innsbruck Hbf12:03 AMSalzburg Hbf20 S$1One-way0 changes
RJX199294:56 AM2h06Innsbruck Hbf7:02 AMSalzburg Hbf20 S$1One-way0 changes
RJX199735:56 AM2h06Innsbruck Hbf8:02 AMSalzburg Hbf20 S$1One-way0 changes
RJX199816:56 AM2h06Innsbruck Hbf9:02 AMSalzburg Hbf20 S$1One-way0 changes
NJ 134871:20 AM2h02Innsbruck Hbf3:22 AMSalzburg Hbf35 S$1One-way0 changes
RJX1997711:58 AM2h05Innsbruck Hbf2:03 PMSalzburg Hbf50 S$1One-way0 changes
RJX 1869:58 AM2h05Innsbruck Hbf12:03 PMSalzburg Hbf30 S$1One-way0 changes
RJX199151:58 PM2h05Innsbruck Hbf4:03 PMSalzburg Hbf30 S$1One-way0 changes
RJX199573:58 PM2h05Innsbruck Hbf6:03 PMSalzburg Hbf20 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Innsbruck to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 24S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 24S$, and a train costs an average of 19S$.
Distance: 137 km
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2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Innsbruck to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Innsbruck to Salzburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 80+ 79045 | Delayed 6:57 PM 8:42 PMInnsbruck Hbf | 3h03 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 19939 | 9:58 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h05 | 12:03 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday, 30 June | |||||
NJ 19947 | 12:47 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h08 | 2:55 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 13487 | 1:20 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h02 | 3:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 13485+ S 3 | 1:50 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 3h55 | 5:45 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX19929 | 4:56 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h06 | 7:02 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19973 | 5:56 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h06 | 8:02 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S 4 · RJ 288 · RJX 61 | On time 6:22 AM Innsbruck | 2h36 | 8:58 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 288 · RJX 61 | On time 6:42 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h16 | 8:58 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
REX 5351+ 79066 · 79009 | 6:52 AM Innsbruck | 2h54 | 9:46 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX19981 | 6:56 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h06 | 9:02 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19975 | 7:58 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h05 | 10:03 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1206+ 79011 | On time 8:20 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h26 | 10:46 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1206+ RE5 | On time 8:20 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h26 | 10:46 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
REX 5353+ 79070 · 79013 | 8:52 AM Innsbruck | 2h54 | 11:46 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX19983 | 8:56 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h06 | 11:02 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 5369+ 79072 · 79015 | 9:52 AM Innsbruck | 2h54 | 12:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 186 | 9:58 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h05 | 12:03 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 5355+ 79074 · 79019 | 10:52 AM Innsbruck | 2h54 | 1:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX19985 | 10:56 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h06 | 1:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 5373+ 79076 · 79021 | 11:52 AM Innsbruck | 2h54 | 2:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX19977 | 11:58 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h05 | 2:03 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 5357+ 79078 · 79023 | 12:52 PM Innsbruck | 2h54 | 3:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX13477 | 12:56 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h06 | 3:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19915 | 1:58 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h05 | 4:03 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 5359+ 79082 · 79029 | 2:52 PM Innsbruck | 2h54 | 5:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX13479 | 2:56 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h06 | 5:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19957 | 3:58 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h05 | 6:03 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 5395+ 79086 · 79037 | 4:52 PM Innsbruck | 2h54 | 7:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX19961 | 4:56 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h06 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19919 | 5:58 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h05 | 8:03 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S 4 · RJ 82 · RJ 1293 | On time 6:22 PM Innsbruck | 2h39 | 9:01 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5397+ 79090 · 79041 | 6:52 PM Innsbruck | 2h50 | 9:42 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX13483 | 6:56 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h08 | 9:04 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 5389+ 79092 · 79043 | 7:52 PM Innsbruck | 2h53 | 10:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX19937 | 7:58 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h07 | 10:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 40420+ RE5 | 8:46 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h59 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
REX 2+ RB54 · RE5 | 8:50 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2h55 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 5391+ 79094 · 79045 | 8:52 PM Innsbruck | 2h53 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Innsbruck to Salzburg
Trains from Innsbruck to Salzburg run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 19S$ if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 137 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 137 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price 19S$ |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, Bayerische Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight from Innsbruck to Salzburg trainsÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, Bayerische Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight trains will get you between Innsbruck and Salzburg from 19S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB
Westbahn
ÖBB | Railjet
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | InterCity
EuroNight
Bayerische Regiobahn
FAQs: Innsbruck to Salzburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Innsbruck to Salzburg 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 Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Innsbruck and Salzburg
- 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
- Parking is available near the station, with limited spaces
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- Hotel Sailer
- NALA Individuellhotel
- Hotel Zach
- The station is a small regional hub with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several local lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and S-Bahn platforms
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
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