- Must visit
Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum
Leading regional museum with Tyrolean art, folk culture, and history collections spanning centuries in an elegant historic building.
Cheapest price
€65
Average price
€104
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Innsbruck will cost around €104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €65.
It's difficult to get from Bern to Innsbruck without transferring at least once.
EC 13473+
IC 703
IR 2155 · RJX19911+
EC 95
RJX19977+
IC 705+
EC 97
RJX19915+
IC 709+
EC 99
RJX13477+
IC 707
RJX13477+
IC 707
RJX19977+
IC 705+
EC 97
RJX19915+
IC 709+
EC 99
IR 2155 · RJX19911+
EC 95
EC 13473+
IC 703Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€71 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Innsbruck:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Innsbruck costing on average €71.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 12m.
Tickets start at around €71 compared to roughly €138 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €67. The journey takes 5h 1m versus 4h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Innsbruck trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX19977+ EC 97+ IC 705 | 6:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5h12 | 11:43 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX13477+ IC 707 | 7:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5h10 | 12:41 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX19915+ IC 709+ EC 99 | 8:31 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5h12 | 1:43 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Bern to Innsbruck run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €40 but you can travel from only €29 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average train duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 40m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 10:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Innsbruck — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Innsbruck trip today.
Leading regional museum with Tyrolean art, folk culture, and history collections spanning centuries in an elegant historic building.
Imperial hunting museum and arms collection inside Schloss Ambras, noted for Renaissance armor and courtly curiosities.
Museum beneath the Golden Roof presenting Emperor Maximilian I, court life, and Innsbruck’s medieval history in a compact setting.
Innsbruck’s medieval heart with arcaded streets, pastel facades, and easy access to major landmarks and local shops.
Elegant main shopping street linking the Old Town and Triumphal Arch, lively for strolling and city-center atmosphere.
High alpine viewpoint above the city, prized for dramatic Nordkette scenery and one of Innsbruck’s best panoramas.
Tyrolean dumplings made with bread and speck, served in broth or with salad. A mountain staple that reflects Alpine farmhouse cooking.
Pressed cheese dumplings from Tyrol, often topped with fried onions and served with salad or soup. A beloved rustic dish in Alpine inns.
Pan-fried potatoes with beef, pork, onion, and spices. This hearty skillet meal is one of Austria’s best-known comfort foods and common in Tyrol.
Fine dining restaurant with creative tasting menus, polished service, and panoramic mountain views above Innsbruck.
Historic traditional inn known for Tyrolean classics, wood-paneled rooms, and a refined but welcoming atmosphere in the Old Town.
Long-running local favorite serving Austrian and Tyrolean dishes in a cozy, traditional setting near the historic center.
Innsbruck is pricier than many Austrian cities. Hotels, ski-season dining, and lifts raise costs, though transit is efficient and budget eats still exist.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants add about 5-10%; round up for taxis and leave small change in cafes.
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Innsbruck Hbf -> Maria-Theresien-Straße, Innsbruck
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern 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.

Most Bern to Innsbruck trains use the Bern Hauptbahnhof to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Gossensaß Colle-Isarco. Use this guide to compare Bern and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bern Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
Innsbruck Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Europa Stüberl, Die Pizzerei
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Innsbruck Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Innsbruck Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Innsbruck Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Innsbruck Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sailer, Grand Hotel Europa, ibis Innsbruck.
Innsbruck Westbahnhof is 1 km from Innsbruck city centre. Public transport options include:
Innsbruck Westbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof.
Available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sailer, NALA Individuellhotel, Hotel Zach.
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