How to travel from Innsbruck to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Innsbruck to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 50m. 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 $35, and a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 133 miles (215 km)

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$78

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$56

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$140

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5h 20m

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4h 50m

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5h 59m

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5h 29m

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3h 32m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Innsbruck to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $56 (€45).

This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Zurich:

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Zurich costing on average $78 (€63).

A bus is $686 (€554) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Zurich costing on average $742 (€599).

The fastest way to travel from Innsbruck to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 4h 50m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 29m.

Flight takes on average 6h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Innsbruck and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Innsbruck to Zurich among Omio's users.

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from Innsbruck to Zurich

How to get from Innsbruck to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • EuroNightEN 40414
    4:53 AM4h27
    Innsbruck Hbf
    9:20 AMZurich HB
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • EuroNightEN 40414
    4:53 AM4h27
    Innsbruck Hbf
    9:20 AMZurich HB
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ÖBBRJX 160
    11:47 AM3h33
    Innsbruck Hbf
    3:20 PMZurich HB
    $951One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBRJX 760 · IR 3256+ÖBB | REXREX 7
    9:47 PM10h05
    Innsbruck Hbf
    7:52 AMZurich HB
    $371One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 666+ÖBBIR 3257+ÖBB | InterCityIC 564+ÖBB | S-BahnS 2
    6:44 AM3h38
    Innsbruck Hbf
    10:22 AMZurich HB
    $431One-way
    3 transfers
  • EuroNightEN 40462
    4:31 AM3h49
    Innsbruck Hbf
    8:20 AMZurich HB
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:45 AM7h45
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 AM9h15
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    9:00 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $821One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS102 · OS139
    8:20 AM6h00
    Innsbruck Airport
    2:20 PMZurich Airport
    $5841One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS102 · OS141
    8:20 AM8h00
    Innsbruck Airport
    4:20 PMZurich Airport
    $5841One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS102 · OS143
    8:20 AM9h50
    Innsbruck Airport
    6:10 PMZurich Airport
    $5841One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Innsbruck to Zürich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Innsbruck to Zürich, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Innsbruck to Zürich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Innsbruck to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Innsbruck to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Innsbruck and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Innsbruck to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $56 (€45).

This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Zurich:

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Zurich costing on average $78 (€63).

A bus is $686 (€554) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Zurich costing on average $742 (€599).

The fastest way to travel from Innsbruck to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 4h 50m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 29m.

Flight takes on average 6h 28m.

The distance from Innsbruck to Zurich is approximately 133 miles (215 km).
The average frequency per day from Innsbruck to Zurich is:
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Innsbruck to Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Innsbruck Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Innsbruck to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, Trenitalia to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Innsbruck to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet.
Omio customers who travel from Innsbruck to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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