- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$93
Fastest journey
7 h 44 m
Average duration
8 h 17 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Innsbruck to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Innsbruck to Venice will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
It's difficult to get from Innsbruck to Venice without transferring at least once.
REX 5364 · ICE 1206 · RJ 1281
ICE 1206 · RJ 1281
REX 5365 · RJ 1281
RJ 1281+
ICE 1206
RJ 1281+
ICE 1206
IR 513 · RJX 133+
RJ 113
IR 513+
RJ 113+
RJX 133
RJ 1281+
ICE 1206
ICE 1206 · RJ 1281
RJ 1281+
ICE 1206Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 58m. 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 $32, and a flight costs an average of $283.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $671 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 40m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Innsbruck to Venice:
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Venice costing on average $89 (€73).
A bus is $624 (€512) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Venice costing on average $671 (€551).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Flight takes on average 7h 40m.
Tickets start at around $89 (€73) compared to roughly $65 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-24.13 (€-19.81). The journey takes 5h 20m versus 4h 30m 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 Innsbruck to Venice trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 85 | 1:30 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4h55 | 6:25 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 85 | 1:30 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4h42 | 6:12 PM Venice Mestre | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 85+ Regionale Veloce 3547 | 1:30 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 6h20 | 7:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
RJ 85+ Regionale 17233 | 1:30 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 6h26 | 7:56 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
RJ 85+ Regionale Veloce 3507 | 1:30 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 5h20 | 6:50 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
REX 5365 · RJ 1281 | On time 7:54 AM Innsbruck | 9h05 | 4:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
REX 5364 · ICE 1206 · RJ 1281 | On time 8:06 AM Innsbruck | 8h53 | 4:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
IR 513+ RJ 113+ RJX 133 | 8:12 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h57 | 4:09 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
IR 513+ RJ 113+ RJX 133 | 8:12 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 7h44 | 3:56 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1206 · RJ 1281 | On time 8:20 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 8h39 | 4:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1281+ ICE 1206 | Delayed 7:09 AM 8:20 AMInnsbruck Hbf | 8h27 | 4:47 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1281+ ICE 1206 | Delayed 7:09 AM 8:20 AMInnsbruck Hbf | 8h39 | 4:59 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Innsbruck to Venice run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 133 miles (215 km) distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 133 miles (215 km) |
Average train duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 23m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 10:20 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
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Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
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