The cheapest and fastest trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck
Cheapest price
$103
Average price
$163
Fastest journey
5 h 49 m
Average duration
5 h 56 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck will cost around $163 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
It's difficult to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck without transferring at least once.
ICE 275 · IR 2218 · S 2 · RJX 8699:04 AM6h07Freiburg Hbf3:11 PMInnsbruck Hbf$1031One-way3 transfers
ICE 273 · RJX 165 · REX 53298:04 AM6h17Freiburg Hbf2:21 PMInnsbruck$1031One-way2 transfers
ICE 275 · IR 2218 · S 2 · RJX 8699:04 AM6h17Freiburg Hbf3:21 PMInnsbruck$1031One-way4 transfers
ICE 273 · RJX 1658:04 AM6h07Freiburg Hbf2:11 PMInnsbruck Hbf$1031One-way1 transfer
ECE 151 · RJX 16710:15 AM5h56Freiburg Hbf4:11 PMInnsbruck Hbf$1361One-way1 transfer
RE7 · S6+
IC 569+
RJX 16710:22 AM5h49Freiburg Hbf4:11 PMInnsbruck Hbf$1891One-way3 transfers
17009+
S6+
IC 569 · RJX 16710:22 AM5h49Freiburg Hbf4:11 PMInnsbruck Hbf$1891One-way3 transfers
ECE 151 · RJX 16710:15 AM5h56Freiburg Hbf4:11 PMInnsbruck Hbf$1361One-way1 transfer
17009+
S6+
IC 569 · RJX 16710:22 AM5h59Freiburg Hbf4:21 PMInnsbruck$1891One-way4 transfers
ECE 151 · RJX 167 · REX 533310:15 AM6h06Freiburg Hbf4:21 PMInnsbruck$1361One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck costing on average $85 (€68).
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 12m.
Tickets start at around $85 (€68) compared to roughly $104 (€83) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€16). The journey takes 5h 40m versus 4h 44m 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.
Live departures
Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck train times
The table below shows live departures for Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 273+ RJX 165 | 8:06 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h05 | 2:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 273+ RJX 167 | 8:06 AM Freiburg Hbf | 8h05 | 4:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 374 · ICE 593 · RJ 87 · S 4 | On time 8:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h42 | 3:37 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 374 · ICE 593 · RJ 87 | On time 8:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h23 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 275 · IR 2218 · S 2 · RJX 869 | On time 9:04 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h07 | 3:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 275 · IR 2218 · S 2 · RJX 869 | On time 9:04 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h17 | 3:21 PM Innsbruck | 4 transfers | |
ICE 275+ RJX 167 | On time 9:04 AM Freiburg Hbf | 7h07 | 4:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 275+ IR 2218+ S 2+ RJX 869 | On time 9:04 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h07 | 3:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ECE 151 · RJX 167 · REX 5333 | On time 10:15 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h06 | 4:21 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
ECE 151 · RJX 167 | On time 10:15 AM Freiburg Hbf | 5h56 | 4:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
17009+ S6+ IC 569 · RJX 167 | 10:22 AM Freiburg Hbf | 5h59 | 4:21 PM Innsbruck | 4 transfers | |
17009+ S6+ IC 569 · RJX 167 | 10:22 AM Freiburg Hbf | 5h49 | 4:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE7 · S6+ IC 569+ RJX 167 | 10:22 AM Freiburg Hbf | 5h49 | 4:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 372 · ICE 565 · RJ 89 | On time 10:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h23 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 372 · ICE 565 · RJ 89 · S 4 | On time 10:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h42 | 5:37 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 372 · ICE 565+ RJ 89 | On time 10:55 AM Freiburg Hbf | 6h23 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 277 · RJX 169 · REX 5337 | On time 11:04 AM Freiburg Hbf | 7h17 | 6:21 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
ICE 277 · RJX 169 | On time 11:04 AM Freiburg Hbf | 7h07 | 6:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 277+ RJX 169 | On time 11:04 AM Freiburg Hbf | 7h07 | 6:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71+ TGV 9211 · RJX 169 | On time 12:34 PM Freiburg Hbf | 5h37 | 6:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 71+ TGV 9211+ RJX 169 | On time 12:34 PM Freiburg Hbf | 5h37 | 6:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 71+ TGV 9211+ RJX 169 · REX 5337 | On time 12:34 PM Freiburg Hbf | 5h47 | 6:21 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 370 · ICE 567+ RJ 287 | On time 12:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h23 | 7:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 370 · ICE 567 · RJ 287 · S 4 | On time 12:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h42 | 7:37 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 370 · ICE 567 · RJ 287 | On time 12:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h23 | 7:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 279 · IC 775 · IR 3278 · S 2 | On time 1:04 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h17 | 7:21 PM Innsbruck | 5 transfers | |
ICE 279+ IC 775+ IR 3278+ S 2 | On time 1:04 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h07 | 7:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 279 · IC 775 · IR 3278 · S 2 | On time 1:04 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h07 | 7:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE7 · S6+ IC 575+ IR 3278 | 1:18 PM Freiburg Hbf | 5h53 | 7:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 5 transfers | |
17015+ S6+ IC 575 · IR 3278 | 1:18 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h03 | 7:21 PM Innsbruck | 6 transfers | |
17015+ S6+ IC 575 · IR 3278 | 1:18 PM Freiburg Hbf | 5h53 | 7:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 5 transfers | |
ICE 105+ RJX 367 | On time 2:06 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h05 | 8:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105 · RJX 367 | On time 2:06 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h05 | 8:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105 · RJX 367 · REX 5341 | On time 2:06 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h15 | 8:21 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
ECE 5+ TGV 9213+ RJX 367 · REX 5341 | On time 2:33 PM Freiburg Hbf | 5h48 | 8:21 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
ECE 5+ TGV 9213+ RJX 367 | On time 2:33 PM Freiburg Hbf | 5h38 | 8:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 5+ TGV 9213 · RJX 367 | 2:33 PM Freiburg Hbf | 5h38 | 8:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 278 · ICE 569 · ICE 1205 · S 4 | On time 2:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h42 | 9:37 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 278 · ICE 569 · ICE 1205 | On time 2:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h23 | 9:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 278 · ICE 569 · ICE 1205 | On time 2:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h23 | 9:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE7+ IC 579+ IR 3282+ S 2 | 3:18 PM Freiburg Hbf | 5h56 | 9:14 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
5337 · IC 579 · IR 3282 · S 2 | 3:18 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h03 | 9:21 PM Innsbruck | 5 transfers | |
5337 · IC 579 · IR 3282 · S 2 | 3:18 PM Freiburg Hbf | 5h56 | 9:14 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 73+ IC 581+ RJX 369 | On time 4:34 PM Freiburg Hbf | 5h40 | 10:14 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 73 · IC 581 · RJX 369 | On time 4:34 PM Freiburg Hbf | 5h40 | 10:14 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 73 · IC 581 · RJX 369 · REX 5345 | On time 4:34 PM Freiburg Hbf | 5h47 | 10:21 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 276 · ICE 1069+ RE5 · RB54 | On time 4:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h53 | 11:48 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 276 · ICE 1069+ 79045 · 79093 | On time 4:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h53 | 11:48 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 276 · ICE 1069+ 79045 · 79093 | On time 4:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 7h11 | 12:06 AM Innsbruck | 5 transfers | |
ICE 276 · ICE 1069+ 79045 · 79093 | On time 4:55 PM Freiburg Hbf | 7h57 | 12:52 AM Innsbruck | 4 transfers | |
ICE 109+ EN 40465+ NJ 447 | 6:06 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h34 | 12:40 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 109+ EN 40465 | 6:06 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h48 | 12:54 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 7+ TGV 9219+ EN 40465 | 6:34 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h20 | 12:54 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 7+ TGV 9219+ EN 40465+ NJ 447 | 6:34 PM Freiburg Hbf | 6h06 | 12:40 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1064+ IC 587+ EN 40467 | 7:32 PM Freiburg Hbf | 5h48 | 1:20 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck
Trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 22:22. The fastest train covers the 172 miles (278 km) distance in 5h 49m.
Distance 172 miles (278 km) |
Average train duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 5h 49m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 10:22 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains will get you between Freiburg im Breisgau and Innsbruck from $31 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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 | ICE
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
FAQs: Trains from Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Freiburg im Breisgau 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
Popular train stations from Freiburg im Breisgau to Innsbruck
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:30 - 19:00
- Sunday: 08:30 - 20:00
- Cafe Einstein
- Pizzaria Picasso
- Babeuf
- Café Hermann
- Hotel Minerva
- Hotel Barbara
- Parkhotel Post
- Hotel Oberkirch
- 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
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