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Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum
Leading regional museum with Tyrolean art, folk culture, and history collections spanning centuries in an elegant historic building.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€96
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€197
Fastest journey on Sep 17
7 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
7 h 6 m
Trains on Sep 17
30
Distance
454 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Innsbruck will cost around €197 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €96.
It's difficult to get from Dresden to Innsbruck without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 1654 · ICE 1003+
RJ 85
ICE 1652 · ICE 1005+
RJ 87
ICE 1652 · ICE 505+
RJ 87
16512 · S5X · ICE 1507 · CJX 6124
16512 · S5X · ICE 1507 · CJX 6124
16504 · ICE 503 · RJ 85
16508 · ICE 505 · RJ 87
16512 · ICE 507 · RJ 89
ICE 1650 · ICE 1007 · RJ 89
ICE 1652 · ICE 1005 · RJ 87Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, while a flight costs an average of €562.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€119 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest | €562 Average price | €113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 14m Average total duration 9h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Dresden to Innsbruck:
A bus is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Innsbruck costing on average €119.
A bus is €504 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Innsbruck costing on average €562.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 44m.
Bus takes on average 9h 44m.
Tickets start at around €119 compared to roughly €113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-6.67. The journey takes 6h 44m versus 6h 36m 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 Dresden to Innsbruck trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 1654 · ICE 505 · RJ 87+ 79216 | On time 6:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 9h34 | 3:45 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1654 · ICE 503 · RJ 85+ 79214 | On time 6:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h34 | 1:45 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1654 · ICE 1003 · RJ 85 | On time 6:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h07 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1654 · ICE 503 · RJ 85+ 79216 | On time 6:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 9h34 | 3:45 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1654 · ICE 1003+ RJ 85 | On time 6:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h07 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1654 · ICE 1003 · RJ 85 · S 4 | On time 6:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h26 | 1:37 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
16504 · ICE 503 · RJ 85 | On time 6:12 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h06 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
16504 · ICE 503 · RJ 85 · S 4 | 6:12 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h25 | 1:37 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
IC 2046 · ICE 505 · RJ 87+ 79222 | On time 7:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 14h23 | 9:45 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2046 · ICE 505 · RJ 87+ 79216 | On time 7:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 8h23 | 3:45 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2046 · ICE 505 · RJ 87+ 79220 | On time 7:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 12h23 | 7:45 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 505 · RJ 87+ 79216 | On time 8:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h34 | 3:45 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 505 · RJ 87+ 79220 | On time 8:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 11h34 | 7:45 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 1005 · RJ 87 | On time 8:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h07 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 505 · RJ 87+ 79222 | On time 8:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 13h34 | 9:45 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 1005 · RJ 87 · S 4 | On time 8:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h26 | 3:37 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 505 · RJ 87 | On time 8:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h07 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 505 · RJ 87 · S 4 | On time 8:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h26 | 3:37 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 1005+ RJ 87 | On time 8:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h07 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 505+ RJ 87 | On time 8:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h07 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
16508 · ICE 505 · RJ 87 | On time 8:12 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h06 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
16508 · ICE 505 · RJ 87 · S 4 | 8:12 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h25 | 3:37 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1650 · ICE 1007+ RJ 89 | On time 10:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h07 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1650 · ICE 1007 · RJ 89 | On time 10:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h07 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1650 · ICE 1007 · RJ 89 · S 4 | On time 10:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h26 | 5:37 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
RE50 · DB S5X+ ICE 1507+ RB54 | 10:12 AM Dresden Hbf | 8h06 | 6:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
16512 · S5X · ICE 1507+ 79077 | 10:12 AM Dresden Hbf | 8h06 | 6:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
16512 · S5X · ICE 1507+ 79077 | 10:12 AM Dresden Hbf | 8h03 | 6:15 PM Innsbruck | 4 transfers | |
16512 · ICE 507 · RJ 89 | On time 10:12 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h06 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
16512 · ICE 507 · RJ 89 · S 4 | 10:12 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h25 | 5:37 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Dresden to Innsbruck run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 282 miles (454 km) distance in 5h 58m.
Distance 282 miles (454 km) |
Average train duration 6h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 5h 58m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:15 PM |
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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 Dresden 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 Dresden to Innsbruck trains use the Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst). Use this guide to compare Dresden and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dresden Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, asiagourmet, dean&david, Hot Dog King, Starbucks, Subway, BABA Döner, Marché, backWERK, Ditsch, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kipping, Pullman Dresden Newa, IntercityHotel Dresden.
Dresden-Neustadt is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden-Neustadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: ElbUferei, Raskolnikoff, Byblos, Kantine No. 2
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden-Neustadt. ATMs are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Information desks are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Luggage storage is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Nearby hotels include Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden, Rothenburger Hof, Mezcalero, Villa Romantika.
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, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst).
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