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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 Sep 05
kr541
Average ticket price on Sep 05
kr1121
Fastest journey on Sep 05
8 h 28 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
8 h 45 m
Trains on Sep 05
7
Distance
379 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mainz to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mainz to Innsbruck will cost around kr1121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr541.
It's difficult to get from Mainz to Innsbruck without transferring at least 2 times.
S6 · ICE 699+
79059+
REX 5368
S6 · ICE 699+
79059+
REX 5368
RB75 · RB10+
ICE 619+
RJ 1281
DB S6+
ICE 619+
RJ 1281
S6 · ICE 619 · RJ 1281 · CJX 6109
S6 · ICE 699+
79059+
REX 5368
S6 · ICE 699+
79059+
REX 5368
DB S6+
ICE 699+
RB54+
REX 2
RB75 · RB10+
ICE 619+
RJ 1281
S6 · ICE 619 · RJ 1281Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr593 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr593, while a flight costs an average of kr5488.
Distance: 235 miles (379 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr1224 Average price | kr593 Average price Cheapest | kr5488 Average price | kr1109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 8m Average total duration 11h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg 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 Mainz to Innsbruck:
A bus is kr631 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Innsbruck costing on average kr1224.
A bus is kr4895 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Innsbruck costing on average kr5488.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 11h 38m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (5h 51m by train vs 5h 53m by car). Tickets start at around kr1224 compared to roughly kr1109 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.
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 Mainz to Innsbruck trains for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:42 AM Mainz | 6h28 | 1:10 PM Innsbruck | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:42 AM Mainz | 6h28 | 2:10 PM Innsbruck | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:57 AM Mainz | 6h17 | 3:14 PM Innsbruck | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:17 AM Mainz | 6h01 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:42 AM Mainz | 8h25 | 6:07 PM Innsbruck | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:11 PM Mainz | 6h07 | 6:18 PM Innsbruck | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
S6 · ICE 619 · RJ 1281 · CJX 6109 | 12:08 AM Mainz Hbf | 9h24 | 9:32 AM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 619 · RJ 1281 | On time 12:08 AM Mainz Hbf | 9h10 | 9:18 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 699 · REX 5368+ 79059 | 1:38 AM Mainz Hbf | 8h28 | 10:06 AM Innsbruck | 3 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 699 · REX 5368+ 79059 | 1:38 AM Mainz Hbf | 8h30 | 10:08 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Mainz to Innsbruck run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr520 but you can travel from only kr322 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 235 miles (379 km) distance in 5h 17m.
Distance 235 miles (379 km) |
Average train duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price kr520 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 5h 17m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 10:20 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 49 days |
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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 Mainz 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 Mainz to Innsbruck trains use the Mainz Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst). Use this guide to compare Mainz and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mainz Hbf is 2 km from Mainz city centre. Public transport options include:
Mainz 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: Mangal, Asia Wok, Bistrorante Midi, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Mainz Hbf. ATMs are available at Mainz Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Mainz Hbf. Information desks are available at Mainz Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Mainz Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mainz Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mainz Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mainz Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Advena Europa Hotel, GuestHouse Mainz, Terminus, Hotel Moguntia.
Mainz Römisches Theater is 1 km from Mainz city centre. Public transport options include:
Mainz Römisches Theater 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: McDonald's, Cafe Extrablatt, Hans im Glück, The Big Easy
Wi-Fi is available at Mainz Römisches Theater. ATMs are available at Mainz Römisches Theater.
Ticket office support is available at Mainz Römisches Theater. Information desks are available at Mainz Römisches Theater.
Luggage storage is available at Mainz Römisches Theater. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mainz Römisches Theater: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mainz Römisches Theater: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mainz Römisches Theater.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Regency Mainz, Favorite Parkhotel, Ibis Hotel Mainz City, Hof Ehrenfels.
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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