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Tyrolean Folk Art Museum
A well-regarded museum showcasing Tyrolean traditional crafts, costumes, woodwork, and rural interiors. It is one of the best places to understand regional culture and pairs well with the nearby Hofk
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Buchs to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Buchs to Innsbruck will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 3 trains that leave Buchs for Innsbruck on Sun, Jun 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 146 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 2 h 15 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buchs to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 50m. 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 train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $30.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Buchs to Innsbruck:
A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Buchs to Innsbruck costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 33m.
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Direct services run with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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 Buchs to Innsbruck trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 163 | 9:59 AM Buchs SG | 2h12 | 12:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 165 | 11:54 AM Buchs SG | 2h17 | 2:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 167 | 1:54 PM Buchs SG | 2h17 | 4:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 169 | 3:54 PM Buchs SG | 2h17 | 6:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 367 | 6:01 PM Buchs SG | 2h10 | 8:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from Buchs to Innsbruck run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 90 miles (146 km) distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 90 miles (146 km) |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 11:05 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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