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Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum
Tyrol’s main regional museum with art, archaeology, history, and natural science collections in a grand 19th-century building.
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$155
Fastest journey
5 h 8 m
Average duration
5 h 9 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Innsbruck will cost around $155 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
Of the 33 trains that leave Heidelberg for Innsbruck on Sat, Jun 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 27 the direct trains cover the 311 km distance in an average of 5 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 8 m .
On Sat, Jun 27 the slowest trains will take 5 h 11 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.
DB S2+
ICE 915+
RJ 1289
RE10a+
ICE 2583+
RB54 · RJX19976
DB S3+
ICE 567+
RJ 287
DB S2+
ICE 577 · ICE 567+
RJ 287
RE10a+
ICE 595+
RJ 89
RE10a+
ICE 591+
RJ 85
19258 · ICE 591 · RJ 85
19266 · ICE 595 · RJ 89
RE10a+
ICE 595+
RJ 89
S2 · ICE 991 · RJ 1183Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $205.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $429 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 56m Average total duration 12h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg 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 Heidelberg to Innsbruck:
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Innsbruck costing on average $84 (€70).
A bus is $387 (€319) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Innsbruck costing on average $429 (€353).
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 1m.
Flight takes on average 12h 56m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with ÖBB.
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 Heidelberg to Innsbruck trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S2 · ICE 991 · RJ 1183 · S 4 | 6:07 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h30 | 11:37 AM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 991 · RJ 1183 | On time 6:07 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h11 | 11:18 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 991+ RJ 1183+ DB S2 | Delayed 4:33 AM 6:07 AMHeidelberg Hbf | 5h11 | 11:18 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
19258 · ICE 591 · RJ 85 | On time 8:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h08 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
19258 · ICE 591 · RJ 85 · S 4 | 8:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h27 | 1:37 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 591+ RJ 85+ RE10a | Delayed 6:33 AM 8:10 AMHeidelberg Hbf | 5h08 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 117 · RJ 87 · S 4 | On time 9:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h24 | 3:37 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
ICE 117 · RJ 87 | On time 9:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h05 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 117+ RJ 87 | On time 9:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h05 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 573 · ICE 563+ RJ 87+ DB S2 | 9:33 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h45 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
19262 · ICE 2583 · REX 5380+ 79071 | 10:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h57 | 4:07 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
19262 · ICE 2583 · RJX 19976+ 79071 | 10:10 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h52 | 4:02 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2583+ RE10a · RJX19976 · RB54 | Delayed 8:33 AM 10:10 AMHeidelberg Hbf | 5h52 | 4:02 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 915 · RJ 1289 | On time 10:33 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h41 | 4:14 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 915 · RJ 1289 · CJX 6120 | 10:33 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h42 | 4:15 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 915+ RJ 1289+ DB S2 | Delayed 8:56 AM 10:33 AMHeidelberg Hbf | 5h41 | 4:14 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 217 · RJX 13483 | On time 12:06 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h35 | 6:41 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 217 · S 4 | On time 12:06 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 7h31 | 7:37 PM Innsbruck | 1 transfer | |
ICE 217 · RJX 13483 · REX 5397 | On time 12:06 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h45 | 6:51 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
ICE 217 | On time 12:06 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 7h10 | 7:16 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 217 | On time 12:06 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 7h10 | 7:16 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 217+ RJX13483 | On time 12:06 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h35 | 6:41 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19266 · ICE 595 · RJ 89 · S 4 | 12:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h27 | 5:37 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
19266 · ICE 595 · RJ 89 | On time 12:10 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h08 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 595+ RJ 89+ RE10a | Delayed 10:33 AM 12:10 PMHeidelberg Hbf | 5h08 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 211 · 5431 · S 4 | On time 1:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h24 | 7:37 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
ICE 211+ RJ 287 | On time 1:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h05 | 7:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S3 · ICE 567 · RJ 287 | On time 1:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h00 | 7:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 567 · RJ 287 · S 4 | 1:18 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h19 | 7:37 PM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 567+ DB S3+ RJ 287 | Delayed 12:18 PM 1:18 PMHeidelberg Hbf | 6h00 | 7:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 577 · ICE 567 · RJ 287 | 1:34 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 6h03 | 7:37 PM Innsbruck | 4 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 577 · ICE 567 · RJ 287 | On time 1:34 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 5h44 | 7:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 577 · ICE 567+ RJ 287+ DB S2 | Delayed 12:00 PM 1:34 PMHeidelberg Hbf | 5h44 | 7:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Heidelberg to Innsbruck run on average 19 times per day, taking around 5h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 193 miles (311 km) distance in 5h 7m.
Distance 193 miles (311 km) |
Average train duration 5h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 5h 7m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:22 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.
Tyrol’s main regional museum with art, archaeology, history, and natural science collections in a grand 19th-century building.
Museum centered on the giant Bergisel Panorama painting and Tyrolean history, linked to the nearby Kaiserjäger Museum.
Contemporary art gallery known for rotating exhibitions by international and regional artists in a central historic palace.
The Old Town is the essential walking area for colorful facades, arcades, historic streets, and major landmarks.
Innsbruck’s best-known boulevard lined with historic buildings, shops, mountain views, and lively urban atmosphere.
A popular panoramic viewpoint over Innsbruck and the Alps, especially favored for photography and sunset shots.
A classic Tyrolean pan-fried dish of potatoes, onions, and beef or pork, usually topped with a fried egg. It is one of Innsbruck’s most iconic hearty mountain meals.
Flat Tyrolean cheese dumplings made with bread and alpine cheese, often served in clear broth or with salad. They are a staple of regional home cooking.
Bread dumplings mixed with Tyrolean speck, usually served in broth or with sauerkraut. This is a traditional alpine comfort dish found across Innsbruck.
A respected modern Austrian restaurant focusing on seasonal Tyrolean ingredients, with a more refined atmosphere than a classic tavern.
An established Innsbruck inn with wood-paneled rooms and a strong reputation for regional specialties and classic Austrian hospitality.
A well-known traditional restaurant in the old town serving Austrian and Tyrolean classics in a historic, lively setting.
Prices are high by Austrian standards, especially for hotels and dining in peak ski and summer seasons.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafes and taxis; in restaurants, 5-10% is polite for good service, usually handed directly to the server.
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Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck -> Maria-Theresien-Straße, Innsbruck
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Innsbruck trains use the Heidelberg Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst). Use this guide to compare Heidelberg and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Heidelberg Hbf is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg 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: Heid´s Grill, McDonald's, Uuuhmami, Taj Mahal
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg Hbf. ATMs are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Information desks are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Hotel, Qube Hotel, NH Heidelberg, Krokodil.
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).
Innsbruck Hötting is 2 km from Innsbruck city centre. Public transport options include:
Innsbruck Hötting has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Innsbruck Hötting.
ATMs are available at Innsbruck Hötting.
Available at Innsbruck Hötting: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Innsbruck Hötting: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck Hötting.
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