Travelling To Innsbruck

As Innsbruck is centrally located in the heart of Europe, there are many convenient ways to reach this Tyrolean city. Innsbruck Airport handles direct flights from every major city in Austria and many other European cities. Austrian train service is fast and efficient and connects Innsbruck to all areas of Europe through international rail inks, while bus service to the city is also extensive. The Autobahn easily connects drivers from Germany, Italy and Austria to the city.

By car

Drivers arriving from Salzburg can take Autobahn A8 west, which connects with Autobahn A93 as it heads southwest towards Innsbruck. Autobahn A93/A12 is also the main motorway from Munich. If you are coming from anywhere to the south, take the Brenner toll motorway. 

By rail

The city is well-connected to all parts of Europe by international rail links. Direct trains arrive daily from Munich, Rome, Zurich and Vienna. All trains arrive at the city’s main railway station, the Hauptbahnhof. The Austrian railway network is fast and efficient, and one of the best ways to reach Innsbruck if you are already inside Austria or in a neighbouring country. For schedule and fare information, call: +43 05 1717; or visit their website: www.oebb.at.   

By bus

Bus service to Innsbruck from all Austrian cities is provided by both Federal Railway Buses and Postal Buses. The country’s extensive network of bus routes cover even the smallest alpine village and go everywhere the train doesn’t. During the ski season or peak summer months, it’s a good idea to reserve your bus seat in advance. This can be done at the ticket office at the station or in most travel agencies.

In many towns, the bus station is situated next to the train station, making for easy transfers. Buses in Austria run like clockwork and smoking on board is generally allowed. The main bus station in Innsbruck is located next to the train station. Call: +43 0512 1717 for more information.

By ferry

The Dover to Ostend ferry operates from Dover to Vienna, with a journey time of approximately 3 hours, 30 minutes. Once in Vienna, you can catch a bus or train to Innsbruck.

By air

Innsbruck’s airport, Flughafen Innsbruck Kranebitten, is located about three kilometres from the city centre. It handles regularly scheduled flights from all major Austrian airports as well as Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Paris and Zurich. American and Canadian carriers cannot fly directly to Innsbruck, but they fly passengers other major European hubs, from where they can make a transfer. Tyrolean Airlines serves the airport exclusively.

Innsbruck Airport

Innsbruck Airport is located about three kilometres to the west of the city. Direct flights from all major Austrian cities are regularly scheduled as well as some flights from Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Paris and Zurich. Tyrolean Airlines and Austrian Airlines handle all of the flights to Innsbruck Airport, although some foreign carriers charter flights during the high season.

Visitors arriving from any other part of the world will have to fly into another major European airport then transfer to Innsbruck on Tyrolean Airlines. Munich’s airport in Germany is the closest international airport to Innsbruck. Regular shuttle buses connect the airport to Innsbruck.

Innsbruck Airport’s terminal has all the facilities any traveller might need. There are ATMs, a currency exchange office, restaurants, bars and duty-free shopping. The airport information desk is located in the main entry hall (tel: +43 0512 22525).

Innsbruck Airport transportation

There aren’t many transportation options between the airport and the city centre. Public bus ‘F’ departs every 15 minutes to the central train/bus station from outside the Arrivals Hall; you can buy your bus ticket from the driver.

Taxis are also available from outside the Arrivals Hall and offer the most convenient way to get into Innsbruck. The journey into town takes about 10 minutes and is relatively cheap.