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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
$32
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
244 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Innsbruck will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 29 trains that leave Nuremberg for Innsbruck on Tue, Jun 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 244 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 3 h 17 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.
RJ 81+
ICE 825
NJ 421
NJ 40491
ICE 507 · RJ 89 · S 4
ICE 521 · RJ 83 · S 4
ICE 525 · RJ 85
ICE 623 · RJ 89
ICE 529 · RJ 87
RJ 85+
ICE 525
RJ 87+
ICE 529Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. 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 $19, and a flight costs an average of $244.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $664 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Nuremberg to Innsbruck:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Innsbruck costing on average $56 (€45).
A bus is $633 (€512) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Innsbruck costing on average $664 (€537).
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Flight takes on average 6h 51m.
The journey is about 24m faster (3h 17m by train vs 3h 41m by car) and roughly $10 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($56 (€45) vs $66 (€53)). 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.
Direct services run with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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 Nuremberg to Innsbruck trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NJ 40421+ RB54+ REX 2 | 3:36 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h04 | 7:40 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NJ 421 | 4:17 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h32 | 8:49 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 40491 | 4:17 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h32 | 8:49 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 81+ ICE 825 | 5:56 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h22 | 9:18 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 985 · RJ 83 | On time 6:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h48 | 11:18 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 985 · RJX 19910+ 79063 | On time 6:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h32 | 12:02 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 827 · RJ 83 | Delayed 5:09 AM 7:01 AMNuremberg Hbf | 4h17 | 11:18 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 827 · RJX 19910+ 79063 | Delayed 5:09 AM 7:01 AMNuremberg Hbf | 5h01 | 12:02 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 983 · RJ 83 | On time 7:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h49 | 11:18 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 983 · RJX 19910+ 79063 | On time 7:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h33 | 12:02 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 521 · RJ 83 · S 4 | Delayed 6:07 AM 7:59 AMNuremberg Hbf | 3h38 | 11:37 AM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
ICE 521 · RJ 83 | Delayed 6:07 AM 7:59 AMNuremberg Hbf | 3h19 | 11:18 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 521 · RJX 19910+ 79063 | Delayed 6:07 AM 7:59 AMNuremberg Hbf | 4h03 | 12:02 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 521+ RJ 83 | Delayed 6:07 AM 7:59 AMNuremberg Hbf | 3h19 | 11:18 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 525 · RJ 85 | Delayed 8:08 AM 10:01 AMNuremberg Hbf | 3h17 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 525 · RJ 85 · S 4 | Delayed 8:08 AM 10:01 AMNuremberg Hbf | 3h36 | 1:37 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
RJ 85+ ICE 525 | Delayed 9:23 AM 10:01 AMNuremberg Hbf | 3h17 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 505 · RJ 87 | On time 11:55 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h23 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 505 · RJ 87 · S 4 | On time 11:55 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h42 | 3:37 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
RJ 87+ ICE 505 | Delayed 11:22 AM 11:55 AMNuremberg Hbf | 3h23 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 529 · RJ 87 · S 4 | Delayed 10:08 AM 12:01 PMNuremberg Hbf | 3h36 | 3:37 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
ICE 529 · RJ 87 | Delayed 10:08 AM 12:01 PMNuremberg Hbf | 3h17 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 87+ ICE 529 | Delayed 11:22 AM 12:01 PMNuremberg Hbf | 3h17 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 507 · RJ 89 · S 4 | On time 1:55 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h42 | 5:37 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
ICE 507 · RJ 89 | On time 1:55 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h23 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 89+ ICE 507 | Delayed 1:23 PM 1:55 PMNuremberg Hbf | 3h23 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 623 · RJ 89 | Delayed 12:08 PM 2:01 PMNuremberg Hbf | 3h17 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 623 · RJ 89 · S 4 | Delayed 12:08 PM 2:01 PMNuremberg Hbf | 3h36 | 5:37 PM Innsbruck | 2 transfers | |
RJ 89+ ICE 623 | Delayed 1:23 PM 2:01 PMNuremberg Hbf | 3h17 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Nuremberg to Innsbruck run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 151 miles (244 km) distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
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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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