Alps by Train
Snow-covered Nordkette mountains rising above the tracks and city blocks south of Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof.

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Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof

Bus or lift for the last mile

Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof is a city interchange, not a resort gateway: Nordkette is reached by cable car, Igls by bus.

Photo: Flocci Nivis, CC BY 4.0

Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof is the interchange for the Brenner, Arlberg, Mittenwald, Lower Inn Valley and Stubai Valley lines, with Railjets to Munich, Zurich and Vienna and a nightly Nightjet to Amsterdam and Hamburg. Innsbruck Airport is about fifteen to twenty minutes away by bus or tram. Onward journeys up the Arlberg towards Landeck and St. Anton, or the Giselabahn towards Kitzbuhel and Zell am See, start from here.

Where the train gets you from here

DestinationLast mileTimeWinter frequencyLast departure
Innsbruck city / Nordkette by cable car from the station 15 min check the operator's timetable operator timetable
Igls by public bus check the operator's timetable check the operator's timetable operator timetable

From the airports

  1. Innsbruck Airport to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof bus F or the tram, 15 to 20 min direct
  2. Munich Airport to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof

Times are estimates, not a timetable. Verify before booking.

Scenic lines through here

A red locomotive crossing the arched Trisanna bridge with Wiesberg castle in front of forested slopes. Arlbergbahn Innsbruck to Bludenz A Trenitalia regional train at the platform of Gossensass station on the Brennerbahn with mountains behind. Brennerbahn Innsbruck to Verona

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Innsbruck Airport from the station?

About 15 to 20 minutes by bus or tram, no rail link between them.

Does a night train call here?

Yes, the OEBB Nightjet runs nightly between Amsterdam, Hamburg and Innsbruck.

Can I reach Nordkette from the Hauptbahnhof?

Yes, by cable car from the city centre, about 15 minutes from the station.

Sources

Read 17 Sep 2026 from ÖBB.