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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
$32
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
4 h 1 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
14
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 $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 14 trains that leave Stuttgart 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 236 km distance in an average of 4 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 1 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 4 h 27 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.
ICE 991+
RB54 · RJX19950
ICE 2583+
RB54 · RJX19976
ICE 217
ICE 619+
RJ 81
ICE 699+
RB54 · RJX19938
ICE 595 · RJ 89
ICE 591 · RJ 85
ICE 595+
RJ 89
ICE 591+
RJ 85
ICE 563 · RJ 87Omio 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 $265.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $648 Average price | $67 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 $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Innsbruck costing on average $84 (€68).
A bus is $613 (€496) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Innsbruck costing on average $648 (€524).
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Flight takes on average 10h 1m.
Tickets start at around $84 (€68) compared to roughly $67 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.18 (€-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, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 563+ RJ 87 | On time 10:51 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h27 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 563 · RJ 87 | On time 10:51 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h27 | 3:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2583+ 79071+ RJX 19976 | Delayed 9:22 AM 11:17 AMStuttgart Hbf | 4h45 | 4:02 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2583+ RB54 · RJX19976 | Delayed 9:22 AM 11:17 AMStuttgart Hbf | 4h45 | 4:02 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 217 | On time 12:57 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h19 | 7:16 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 217 | On time 12:57 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h19 | 7:16 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 595 · RJ 89 | Delayed 11:22 AM 1:17 PMStuttgart Hbf | 4h01 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 595+ RJ 89 | Delayed 11:22 AM 1:17 PMStuttgart Hbf | 4h01 | 5:18 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
ICE 619+ RJ 81 | 3:53 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h25 | 9:18 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 699+ RB54 · RJX19938 | 5:12 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h50 | 10:02 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 561+ RJ 83 | 6:50 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h28 | 11:18 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 991+ RB54 · RJX19950 | 7:16 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h46 | 12:02 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 | |
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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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