- 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
$32
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
4 h 1 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Innsbruck will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
It's difficult to get from Stuttgart to Innsbruck without transferring at least once.
ICE 2591+
RE5 · RB54 · RJX19972
ICE 2587+
RB54 · RJX 187
ICE 1291+
RJ 289+
MEX16
ICE 699 · REX 5368+
79059
ICE 991+
RB54 · RJX19950
ICE 2585 · RJ 89
ICE 591 · RJ 85
ICE 591+
RJ 85
ICE 2585+
RJ 89
ICE 2589 · ICE 1205Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 36m. 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 $18, and a flight costs an average of $262.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $640 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 1m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 56m 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 Stuttgart to Innsbruck:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Innsbruck costing on average $83 (€68).
A bus is $606 (€496) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Innsbruck costing on average $640 (€524).
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Flight takes on average 10h 1m.
Tickets start at around $83 (€68) compared to roughly $66 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-16.98 (€-13.91). The journey takes 4h 36m versus 3h 56m 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.
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 Stuttgart to Innsbruck trains for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MEX16+ ICE 567+ RJ 287 | On time 2:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h47 | 7:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
19149 · ICE 567 · RJ 287 | On time 2:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h47 | 7:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2587+ RB54 · RJX 187 | Delayed 2:11 PM 3:17 PMStuttgart Hbf | 4h54 | 8:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2587+ 79083+ RJX 187 | Delayed 2:11 PM 3:17 PMStuttgart Hbf | 4h54 | 8:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4223 · ICE 919 · EC 213+ 79085 | 3:37 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h31 | 9:08 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE5+ ICE 919+ EC 213+ RB54 | 3:37 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h31 | 9:08 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 519 · 59453 · S6 | Delayed 2:28 PM 4:17 PMStuttgart Hbf | 5h06 | 9:23 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2589 · ICE 1205 | Delayed 3:39 PM 5:17 PMStuttgart Hbf | 4h12 | 9:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2589 · ICE 1205 | Delayed 3:39 PM 5:17 PMStuttgart Hbf | 4h12 | 9:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
19161 · ICE 1291 · RJ 289 | On time 5:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h47 | 10:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
MEX16+ ICE 1291+ RJ 289 | On time 5:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h47 | 10:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
19161 · ICE 1291 · RJ 289 · CJX 6132 | 5:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h36 | 10:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
MEX16+ ICE 1291+ RJ 289+ CJX 1 | 5:42 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h36 | 10:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
19235 · 16067 · ICE 1291 · RJ 289 | On time 5:51 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h38 | 10:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
19235 · 16067 · ICE 1291 · RJ 289 | 5:53 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h25 | 10:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 4 transfers | |
19235 · 16067 · ICE 1291 · RJ 289 | On time 5:53 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h36 | 10:29 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 283+ NJ 13485 | 6:28 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h19 | 1:47 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2591+ 79045 · 79093+ RJX 19972 | Delayed 5:29 PM 7:17 PMStuttgart Hbf | 4h47 | 12:04 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 2591+ RE5 · RB54 · RJX19972 | Delayed 5:29 PM 7:17 PMStuttgart Hbf | 4h47 | 12:04 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
NJ 237 · NJ 13486 | 8:31 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h56 | 4:27 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 699 · REX 5368+ 79059 | 5:12 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h56 | 10:08 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 699+ RB54+ REX 2 | 5:12 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h56 | 10:08 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1063 · RJ 83 | On time 6:08 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h10 | 11:18 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1063+ RJ 83 | On time 6:08 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h10 | 11:18 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE5+ ICE 561+ RJ 83 | On time 6:39 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h39 | 11:18 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 991+ RB54 · RJX19950 | On time 7:16 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h55 | 12:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 991 · RJX 19910+ 79063 | On time 7:16 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h55 | 12:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 591+ RJ 85 | On time 9:17 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h01 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 591 · RJ 85 | On time 9:17 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h01 | 1:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513 · RJ 87 | On time 10:17 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h01 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513+ RJ 87 | On time 10:17 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h01 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
MEX16+ ICE 563+ RJ 87 | On time 10:42 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h36 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
19133 · ICE 563 · RJ 87 | On time 10:42 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h36 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 593+ RB54 · RJX19976 | On time 11:17 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h54 | 4:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 593 · RJX 19976+ 79071 | On time 11:17 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h54 | 4:11 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2585+ RJ 89 | On time 1:17 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h01 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2585 · RJ 89 | On time 1:17 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h01 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE5+ ICE 225+ RB54 · CJX 1 | 1:36 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h42 | 6:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
4219 · ICE 225 · CJX 6124+ 79077 | 1:37 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h41 | 6:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE5+ ICE 225+ RB54 · CJX 1 | 1:37 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h51 | 6:28 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
4219 · ICE 225+ 79077+ CJX 6124 | 1:37 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h51 | 6:28 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 517 · 5431 | On time 2:17 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h06 | 7:23 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Stuttgart to Innsbruck run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 146 miles (236 km) distance in 3h 57m.
Distance 146 miles (236 km) |
Average train duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 3h 57m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:20 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Best time to book 28 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 Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Innsbruck trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Innsbruck Hötting. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart and Innsbruck train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stuttgart 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: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt is 3 km from Stuttgart city centre. Public transport options include:
Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt 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: Sailer, Café 44, Schnell Imbiss, Cafe am Rathaus
Wi-Fi is available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. ATMs are available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. Information desks are available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.
Luggage storage is available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.
Nearby hotels include Attimo Hotel Stuttgart, Attimo Dependance Zimmer, Hotel Krone, Hotel Lamm.
Stuttgart Hbf (tief) 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Amici, Block House Stuttgart
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin, Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof, Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten.
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 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.
Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Innsbruck, Bienerstraße (Messe Bahnhst).
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