- 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
€45
Average price
€71
Fastest journey
5 h 23 m
Average duration
6 h 22 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
458 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Innsbruck will cost around €71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
Of the 5 trains that leave Leipzig for Innsbruck on Sat, Aug 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 22 the direct trains cover the 458 km distance in an average of 6 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 23 m .
On Sat, Aug 22 the slowest trains will take 7 h 25 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €172.
Distance: 284 miles (458 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€66 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €394 Average price | €108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Leipzig to Innsbruck:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Innsbruck costing on average €66.
A bus is €357 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Innsbruck costing on average €394.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
The journey is about 55m faster (5h 23m by train vs 6h 18m by car) and roughly €42 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€66 vs €108). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Innsbruck trains for today, Friday, August 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 505+ RJ 87 | 9:55 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h23 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 507+ RJ 89 | 11:55 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h23 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S5X · ICE 1507+ 79077+ CJX 6124 | 12:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 6h24 | 6:28 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1507+ 79077+ 79222 | 12:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 9h54 | 9:58 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S5X · ICE 1507+ 79077+ 79220 | 12:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 7h54 | 7:58 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1507+ DB S5X · RB6 | Delayed 10:45 AM 12:04 PMLeipzig Hbf | 7h19 | 7:23 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1507+ DB S5X · CJX 1 · RB54 | Delayed 10:45 AM 12:04 PMLeipzig Hbf | 6h24 | 6:28 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1558 · ICE 1009+ 79081+ 79220 | On time 1:27 PM Leipzig Hbf | 6h31 | 7:58 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1558 · ICE 1009+ 79081+ 79222 | On time 1:27 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8h31 | 9:58 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 509 · RJ 287 | On time 1:55 PM Leipzig Hbf | 5h34 | 7:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 509 · RJ 287+ 79220 | On time 1:55 PM Leipzig Hbf | 6h03 | 7:58 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 509 · RJ 287+ 79222 | On time 1:55 PM Leipzig Hbf | 8h03 | 9:58 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 509+ RJ 287 | On time 1:55 PM Leipzig Hbf | 5h34 | 7:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S5X · ICE 1509 · EC 213+ 79085 | 2:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 7h04 | 9:08 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 1509+ EC 213+ REX 2+ DB S5X | Delayed 12:45 PM 2:04 PMLeipzig Hbf | 7h04 | 9:08 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 1205 | On time 3:18 PM Leipzig Hbf | 6h11 | 9:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1205 | On time 3:18 PM Leipzig Hbf | 6h11 | 9:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1205+ 79222 | On time 3:18 PM Leipzig Hbf | 6h40 | 9:58 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 601 · ICE 1205 | On time 3:55 PM Leipzig Hbf | 5h34 | 9:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 601 · ICE 1205+ 79222 | On time 3:55 PM Leipzig Hbf | 6h03 | 9:58 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 601 · ICE 1205 | On time 3:55 PM Leipzig Hbf | 5h34 | 9:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Leipzig to Innsbruck run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €45 but you can travel from only €25 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 284 miles (458 km) distance in 5h 23m.
Distance 284 miles (458 km) |
Average train duration 5h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €45 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 5h 23m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 10:55 PM |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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 Leipzig 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 Leipzig to Innsbruck trains use the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Innsbruck Westbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Leipzig and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz 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: China White, Cafe Barbakane, X-Maza, Vodkaria
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz. ATMs are available at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz. Information desks are available at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz.
Nearby hotels include Seaside Park, Dorint Hotel Leipzig, Marriott, Capri by Fraser.
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 Westbahnhof is 1 km from Innsbruck city centre. Public transport options include:
Innsbruck Westbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof.
Available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck Westbahnhof: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sailer, NALA Individuellhotel, Hotel Zach.
Innsbruck, Hauptfrachtenbahnhof (Verladestelle) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Innsbruck, Hauptfrachtenbahnhof (Verladestelle). ATMs are available at Innsbruck, Hauptfrachtenbahnhof (Verladestelle).
Ticket office support is available at Innsbruck, Hauptfrachtenbahnhof (Verladestelle).
Available at Innsbruck, Hauptfrachtenbahnhof (Verladestelle): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck, Hauptfrachtenbahnhof (Verladestelle): Wheelchair accessible.
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