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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 Oct 14
zł 207
Average ticket price on Oct 14
zł 228
Fastest journey on Oct 14
10 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Oct 14
11 h 16 m
Trains on Oct 14
5
Distance
699 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kraków to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Innsbruck will cost around zł 228 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł 207.
It's difficult to get from Kraków to Innsbruck without transferring at least once.
EC 205+
IC 740+
RJX19986
EC 205+
RJX19986
IC 114+
RJ 255+
RJX19972
IC 114+
EC 131+
RJX19970+
RJ 253
IC 114 · IC 742+
RJ 253+
RJX19970
EC 205+
IC 740+
RJX19986
EC 205+
RJX19986
IC 114+
EC 131+
RJX19970+
RJ 253
IC 114 · IC 742+
RJ 253+
RJX19970
IC 114+
RJ 255+
RJX19972Trains from Kraków to Innsbruck run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł 179 but you can travel from only zł 100 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 22:46. The fastest train covers the 434 miles (699 km) distance in 9h 33m.
Distance 434 miles (699 km) |
Average train duration 11h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price zł 179 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 9h 33m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 10:46 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Innsbruck trains for today, Tuesday, October 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EN 40417+ RJX19960 | 8:53 PM Kraków Główny | 14h11 | 11:04 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, October 14 | |||||
EC 205+ IC 740+ RJX19986 | 10:13 AM Kraków Główny | 10h51 | 9:04 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 205+ RJX19986 | 10:13 AM Kraków Główny | 10h51 | 9:04 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 114 · IC 742+ RJ 253+ RJX19970 | 11:10 AM Kraków Główny | 10h52 | 10:02 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 114+ RJX19970+ EC 131+ RJ 253 | 11:10 AM Kraków Główny | 10h52 | 10:02 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 114+ RJX19972+ RJ 255 | 11:10 AM Kraków Główny | 12h54 | 12:04 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 Kraków 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 Kraków to Innsbruck trains use the Kraków Główny to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst). Use this guide to compare Kraków and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kraków Główny is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków Główny has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restauracja Browar Lubicz, Bistro Bene by Tomasz Leśniak
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków Główny. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Kraków Główny. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kraków Główny: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kraków Główny: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków Główny: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto, PURO Kraków Stare Miasto, Vienna House Andel's Cracow.
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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