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Tyrolean Folk Art Museum
A well-regarded museum showcasing Tyrolean traditional crafts, costumes, woodwork, and rural interiors. It is one of the best places to understand regional culture and pairs well with the nearby Hofk
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sterzing-Vipiteno to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sterzing-Vipiteno to Innsbruck will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 16 trains that leave Sterzing-Vipiteno for Innsbruck on Wed, Jun 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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.
S 3+
R 17104
S 3+
R 16164
S 3+
R 17168
S 3+
R 17128
S 3+
R 17150
RJX 184
S 3+
R 16164
S 3+
R 17168
S 3+
R 17128
S 3+
R 17100Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sterzing-Vipiteno to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sterzing-Vipiteno to Innsbruck:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sterzing-Vipiteno to Innsbruck costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 4m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet.
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 Sterzing-Vipiteno to Innsbruck trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 17158+ S 3 | 3:03 PM Vipiteno Sterzing | 1h10 | 4:13 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 17168+ S 3 | 4:03 PM Vipiteno Sterzing | 1h08 | 5:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 17178+ S 3 | 5:03 PM Vipiteno Sterzing | 1h10 | 6:13 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 17264+ S 3 | 6:03 PM Vipiteno Sterzing | 1h08 | 7:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 17268+ S 3 | 7:03 PM Vipiteno Sterzing | 1h08 | 8:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16650+ RJX 184 | 7:03 AM Vipiteno Sterzing | 2h49 | 9:52 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 16650+ S 3 | 7:03 AM Vipiteno Sterzing | 1h08 | 8:11 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16164+ RJX 184 | 7:33 AM Vipiteno Sterzing | 2h19 | 9:52 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 16164+ S 3 | 7:33 AM Vipiteno Sterzing | 1h08 | 8:41 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17100+ RJX 184 | 8:03 AM Vipiteno Sterzing | 1h49 | 9:52 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 17100+ S 3 | 8:03 AM Vipiteno Sterzing | 1h08 | 9:11 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale SAD 1826+ RJX 184 | 8:33 AM Vipiteno Sterzing | 1h19 | 9:52 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 1826 | 8:33 AM Vipiteno Sterzing | 1h08 | 9:41 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 184 | 8:47 AM Vipiteno Sterzing | 1h05 | 9:52 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 17104+ S 3 | 9:03 AM Vipiteno Sterzing | 1h10 | 10:13 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 17128+ S 3 | 10:03 AM Vipiteno Sterzing | 1h08 | 11:11 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 17150+ S 3 | 11:03 AM Vipiteno Sterzing | 1h10 | 12:13 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 17154+ S 3 | 1:03 PM Vipiteno Sterzing | 1h10 | 2:13 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 17156+ S 3 | 2:03 PM Vipiteno Sterzing | 1h08 | 3:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Sterzing-Vipiteno to Innsbruck run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 10:33 PM |
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