- 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
$47
Average price
$122
Fastest journey
6 h 38 m
Average duration
6 h 52 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
580 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Innsbruck will cost around $122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 39 trains that leave Hanover for Innsbruck on Sat, Aug 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct trains cover the 580 km distance in an average of 6 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 38 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest trains will take 7 h 1 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.
ICE 1081 · RJ 1281 · REX 5316
ICE 1081 · RJ 1281 · REX 5316
ICE 589 · ICE 1205 · S 4
ICE 589 · ICE 1205
ICE 781+
RJ 85
ICE 1185+
RJ 89
ICE 583 · RJ 87
ICE 583+
RJ 87
ICE 785 · RJ 1289 · CJX 6120
ICE 785 · RJ 1289 · CJX 6120Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 360 miles (580 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$86 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $393 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 36m Average total duration Fastest 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 32m Average total duration 12h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 38m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Hanover to Innsbruck:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Innsbruck costing on average $86 (€70).
A bus is $331 (€270) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Innsbruck costing on average $393 (€320).
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 38m.
Bus takes on average 12h 2m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (8h 6m by train vs 8h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $86 (€70) compared to roughly $41 (€33) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with ÖBB | Nightjet.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hanover to Innsbruck trains for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 789 · EC 213+ 79085+ REX 5358 | Delayed 11:51 AM 1:27 PMHanover Hbf | 7h39 | 9:06 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 789 · 4879 · S 6 | Delayed 11:51 AM 1:27 PMHanover Hbf | 7h56 | 9:23 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 789 · EC 213+ 79085+ REX 5358 | Delayed 11:51 AM 1:27 PMHanover Hbf | 7h41 | 9:08 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 789+ EC 213+ RB54+ REX 2 | Delayed 11:51 AM 1:27 PMHanover Hbf | 7h41 | 9:08 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 789+ RE61+ S 6 | Delayed 11:51 AM 1:27 PMHanover Hbf | 7h56 | 9:23 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 589 · ICE 1205 | On time 2:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h02 | 9:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 589 · ICE 1205 · S 4 | On time 2:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h10 | 9:37 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
ICE 589 · ICE 1205 | On time 2:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h02 | 9:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 881 · RJ 289 · CJX 6132 | Delayed 1:46 PM 3:27 PMHanover Hbf | 7h04 | 10:31 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
ICE 881 · RJ 289 | Delayed 1:46 PM 3:27 PMHanover Hbf | 7h02 | 10:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 881+ RJ 289 | Delayed 1:46 PM 3:27 PMHanover Hbf | 7h02 | 10:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 681+ 79045 · 79093+ RJX 19972 | On time 4:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h55 | 12:22 AM Innsbruck | 4 transfers | |
ICE 681+ 79045 · 79093+ S 4 | On time 4:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 8h25 | 12:52 AM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 681+ 79045 · 79093+ RJX 19972 | On time 4:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h37 | 12:04 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 681+ RE5 · RB54 · RJX19972 | On time 4:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h37 | 12:04 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 883 · ICE 1603+ 79047 · 79095 | On time 5:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 8h28 | 1:55 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 883 · ICE 1603+ 79047 · 79095 | On time 5:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 8h25 | 1:52 AM Innsbruck | 4 transfers | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
ICE 781 · RJ 85 | On time 5:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h51 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 781 · RJ 85 · S 4 | On time 5:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 8h10 | 1:37 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
ICE 781+ RJ 85 | On time 5:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h51 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 583 · RJ 87 | On time 8:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 6h51 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 583+ RJ 87 | On time 8:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 6h51 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 583 · RJ 87 · CJX 6121 | On time 8:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h05 | 3:32 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
ICE 785 · RJ 1289 | On time 9:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h06 | 4:33 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 785+ RJ 1289 | On time 9:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h06 | 4:33 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 785 · RJ 1289 · CJX 6120 | On time 9:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 6h59 | 4:26 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
ICE 785 · RJ 1289 · CJX 6120 | On time 9:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h01 | 4:28 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 785+ RJ 1289+ CJX 1 | On time 9:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h01 | 4:28 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1185+ RJ 89 | 10:40 AM Hanover Hbf | 6h38 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 787 · 5431 | On time 11:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h56 | 7:23 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 787+ RB6 | On time 11:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h56 | 7:23 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 787 · 5431 · CJX 6129 | On time 11:27 AM Hanover Hbf | 8h05 | 7:32 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
ICE 587 · RJ 287 · S 4 | On time 12:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h10 | 7:37 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
ICE 587 · RJ 287 | On time 12:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h02 | 7:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 587+ RJ 287 | On time 12:27 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h02 | 7:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Hanover to Innsbruck run on average 16 times per day, taking around 8h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 360 miles (580 km) distance in 6h 31m.
Distance 360 miles (580 km) |
Average train duration 8h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 6h 31m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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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 Hanover 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 Hanover to Innsbruck trains use the Hannover Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst). Use this guide to compare Hanover and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hannover Hbf 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: Balzac Coffee, Burger King, McDonald's, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, asiahung, Mr. CLOU, Nordsee, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hannover Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hannover Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the main entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hannover Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hannover Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover Hbf: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Mussmann, IntercityHotel Hannover, Hotel Loccumer Hof.
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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