--- title: "Trains from Vienna to Innsbruck | EveryRail" description: "ÖBB Railjet runs Vienna to Innsbruck roughly hourly in about 4h15; Westbahn adds 5 more daily trains from a separate station and ticket." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/vienna-to-innsbruck/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Austria]()Vienna to Innsbruck by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Austria]()Vienna to Innsbruck by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Vienna to Innsbruck by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Innsbruck]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated September 2026 # Vienna to Innsbruck by train ÖBB Railjet runs Vienna to Innsbruck roughly hourly in about 4h15; Westbahn adds 5 more daily trains from a separate station and ticket. ![Cityscape of Innsbruck, Austria]() Origin [Vienna]() Destination [Innsbruck]() Country [Austria]() ÖBB and [Westbahn]() both run direct trains from [Vienna]() to [Innsbruck](), and the fastest journey takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. ## Vienna to Innsbruck train at a glance | Detail | What to expect | | --- | --- | | Fastest journey | About 4h15 on ÖBB's Railjet, 4h21 on Westbahn | | Typical journey time | Close to 4.5 hours on either operator | | Direct departures a day | Roughly hourly on ÖBB, up to 14 a day; 5 a day on Westbahn | | Vienna departure station | Wien Hbf for ÖBB, Wien Westbahnhof for Westbahn | | Arrival station | Innsbruck Hbf for both operators | | Booking window | Up to 6 months ahead on ÖBB Sparschiene fares; up to 90 days ahead on Westbahn's WestSuperpreis | | Rail pass | Interrail and Eurail passes covering Austria work on both operators; Westbahn honours them in Standard Class only | | Starting fares | No durable route specific figure; see Tickets, fares and booking below | Both are genuine direct options with no change of train, so the real choice is which operator suits your schedule and price, not whether a direct service exists at all. ## Two operators, two tickets Vienna to Innsbruck is one of the few Austrian main lines where a private operator runs a full timetable alongside the national carrier. ÖBB's Railjet, rebranded RJX on this route, departs roughly every hour through the day. Westbahn, in business since 2011, adds five more direct departures, usually cheaper if booked early, in its own double decker trains. The two tickets are not interchangeable. Westbahn states directly that an ÖBB or Deutsche Bahn ticket is not valid on its trains, and neither operator's booking system recognises the other's fare. Board with the wrong one and you will need to buy a fresh ticket for that operator on the spot, likely with an on board surcharge, rather than travel on the ticket you already hold. That catch is about single tickets, not rail passes: an Interrail or Eurail pass works on both operators, covered below. The split extends to where you board in Vienna. ÖBB's Railjet leaves from Wien Hbf, the city's main station. Westbahn leaves from Wien Westbahnhof, a separate station on the other side of the city centre, reachable by U-Bahn line 3. Getting the station wrong when connecting from a flight, a hotel, or another train means an unplanned dash across the city before your train leaves. ## Route and stations Both operators run the same broad corridor, calling at [Linz]() and [Salzburg]() before continuing west; some ÖBB services also stop at Kufstein and Wörgl. Neither offers a genuinely different scenic alternative, since there is only one useful rail corridor between the two cities. Most of the final stretch between Wörgl and Innsbruck now runs through tunnel on the newer, straightened line, so the best river views come earlier, by the banks of the Inn around Kufstein. There is no overnight option either: ÖBB's Nightjet reaches Innsbruck from Hamburg and Amsterdam, not from Vienna, so plan around a daytime departure. Both operators arrive into Innsbruck Hbf, the city's central station, about a 15 minute walk from the old town and the Golden Roof. There is no separate Innsbruck station to worry about, so the arrival end of the journey is simpler than the departure end in Vienna. ## Tickets, fares and booking Neither operator publishes a fare for this specific corridor that holds up as a durable figure, so there is no route price worth quoting here. What both fares share is the same shape: ÖBB's Sparschiene and Westbahn's WestSuperpreis are both limited, early booking discount fares that get more expensive as the train fills up, so an earlier booking date protects a lower price rather than guaranteeing one. Book online where you can. Westbahn adds a surcharge for tickets bought on board or from a steward, and on either operator a same day, flexible fare costs more than an advance one. ÖBB opens Sparschiene bookings up to six months ahead of travel. Westbahn's WestSuperpreis opens 90 days out and stays bookable right up to departure. An Interrail or Eurail pass is not limited to ÖBB here. Westbahn's own terms state that Interrail and Eurail passes valid for Austria and Germany are accepted in its Standard Class, which is unusual among Europe's private, open access operators. ÖBB accepts the same passes as Austria's national carrier. The two run separate booking and reservation systems, though, so confirm the current reservation rule for whichever operator you plan to board before you rely on it. ## Check before you travel Two dated disruptions affect this corridor. Engineering work by ÖBB's own infrastructure arm between Kufstein and Innsbruck is currently in force, running from 25 July to 13 September 2026, and is adding about 13 minutes to arrival times heading from Vienna and Salzburg toward Innsbruck. Because the work is on a shared stretch of track owned by ÖBB Infra, any train using that section during the window, including ÖBB's own Railjet, may see a similar knock on delay, so build a few extra minutes into a tight onward connection at Innsbruck. A second, separate disruption overlaps the first for about a week: Westbahn's autumn and winter 2026 timetable, in force from 7 September to 12 December 2026, names ongoing Deutsche Bahn construction work that is adding up to 15 minutes to journeys toward Innsbruck and Munich for that period. Confirm your exact departure time close to your travel date rather than relying on either operator's standard published schedule. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Rail Europe Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide. - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Train service - [ÖBB]() ÖBB is Austria’s national rail operator, known for its Railjet trains and Europe’s largest night train network, Nightjet. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [Westbahn]() WESTbahn is a private Austrian train company offering fast, low-cost travel on modern double-decker trains between Vienna, Salzburg, and Munich. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Innsbruck [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Innsbruck**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### How long does the train from Vienna to Innsbruck take? The fastest direct trains take about 4 hours 15 minutes on ÖBB's Railjet, or around 4 hours 21 minutes on Westbahn. Both run close to 4.5 hours on a typical departure. ### Are there direct trains from Vienna to Innsbruck? Yes. ÖBB's Railjet runs roughly once an hour with no change of train, and Westbahn adds five more direct departures a day. Both are genuine direct services, not connections. ### Can I use an ÖBB ticket on a Westbahn train, or the other way around? No. Westbahn states directly that ÖBB and Deutsche Bahn tickets are not valid on its trains, and neither operator's booking system recognises the other's fare, so book with the operator you actually plan to travel with. This applies to single tickets only; an Interrail or Eurail pass is accepted by both. ### Which stations do Vienna to Innsbruck trains use? ÖBB's Railjet leaves from Wien Hbf, while Westbahn leaves from Wien Westbahnhof, a separate station reachable by U-Bahn line 3. Both operators arrive into Innsbruck Hbf, about a 15 minute walk from the old town. ### Is there a disruption affecting Vienna to Innsbruck trains right now? Yes. Engineering work between Kufstein and Innsbruck is currently in force, adding about 13 minutes to arrivals through 13 September 2026. A second, separate disruption overlaps it from 7 September, when Deutsche Bahn construction work begins adding up to 15 minutes to Innsbruck bound journeys, continuing through 12 December 2026. ### Can I use an Interrail or Eurail pass on both operators? Yes. ÖBB accepts these passes as Austria's national carrier, and Westbahn's own terms say Interrail and Eurail passes valid for Austria and Germany are also accepted in its Standard Class, which is unusual for a private, open access operator. Reservation rules differ between the two, so check the current requirement for whichever train you book. ## More routes [![Cityscape of Innsbruck, Austria]()Barcelona to InnsbruckBarcelona to Innsbruck by train has no direct service. Travel via Lyon or Paris, Switzerland and Zurich, then take the Railjet to Innsbruck Hbf.]()[![Belvedere Palace and gardens in Vienna]()Barcelona to ViennaNo direct Barcelona-Vienna train. Plan a two-day route via Lyon and Zurich, or compare Munich, with Railjet, Nightjet and pass tips.]()[![Belvedere Palace and gardens in Vienna]()Bratislava to Vienna by trainBratislava and Vienna are linked by direct ÖBB REX trains in about an hour, with departures from Bratislava hlavná stanica and Bratislava-Petržalka.]()[![Belvedere Palace and gardens in Vienna]()Budapest to ViennaBudapest to Vienna takes under 3 hours by Railjet or EuroCity. 16 daily departures; advance tickets from €11.90. Free Wi-Fi onboard.]()[![Belvedere Palace and gardens in Vienna]()Copenhagen to ViennaNo direct train from Copenhagen to Vienna. Hamburg-Munich-Vienna (14-16h), Prague via ČD ComfortJet (16-19h), or ÖBB Nightjet sleeper from Hamburg.]()[![Belvedere Palace and gardens in Vienna]()Innsbruck to ViennaDirect Innsbruck to Vienna trains run roughly hourly by ÖBB RJX to Wien Hbf, with WESTbahn as an alternative to Vienna Westbahnhof.]()[![Belvedere Palace and gardens in Vienna]()London to ViennaNo direct train from London to Vienna. Use Eurostar to Brussels, then ICE or the ÖBB Nightjet sleeper (Mon/Wed/Fri). Daytime: around 12.5 to 13.5 hours.]()[![Belvedere Palace and gardens in Vienna]()Malmo to ViennaNo regular direct Malmö-Vienna train; the clearest route is Malmö-Copenhagen-Prague-Vienna, with many examples around 17-20 hours.]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" } }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/vienna-to-innsbruck/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Vienna to Innsbruck | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Vienna to Innsbruck. 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