Practical Information
Innsbruck is easy to reach from all directions by all means of transport. We've put together some useful tips for your journey to Innsbruck. In connection to UIBK’s commitment to the environment please reduce and/or compensate the carbon footprint of your travels as much as possible.
By train
Relaxing, comfortable and safe – ideal rail connections and attractive rates make Innsbruck a great destination for eco-conscious train travellers. Travelling by rail is one of the best ways to guarantee plenty of time and space to enjoy the stunning scenery of Innsbruck and the Tyrol.
The numerous international rail connections from Innsbruck include, inter alia, a practical Nightjet running directly from Amsterdam to Innsbruck every day. Further European cities can also easily be reached by train or combined with a flight to Munich or Vienna Airport. Both airports have direct train links with Innsbruck. The main train station in Innsbruck is just a short walk from the city centre. The train station has lockers for your luggage, as well as supermarkets, cafes, bistros, fast-food restaurants, bakeries, newsagents and ATMs.
Information about offers and prices can be found on the ÖBB Austrian Federal Railways website: https://www.oebb.at/en/
By plane
Innsbruck Airport is located on the western edge of the city and offers comfort and short transfers – it’s only a 15min bus ride into the city centre. Flights to destinations such as Amsterdam, Frankfurt or Vienna (including connections on Star Alliance flights to multiple further European destinations) are operated regularly and up to several times a day. The flight schedule can be found here:
https://www.innsbruck-airport.com/en/passengers-visitors/flying/timetable
Munich International Airport can also serve as a convenient hub for your journey, serving almost all important European destinations. From Munich Airport it’s only a 2:30 hrs hop to Innsbruck, which can be done by train, coach or individual transfer.
Website: https://www.munich-airport.com/
Trains: https://www.oebb.at/en/
Flixbus scheduled coach: https://tinyurl.com/2p92jy2d
Four Seasons travel services: https://www.tirol-taxi.at/en-home
By coach
FlixBus provides comfortable long-distance buses to Innsbruck from all over Europe. The buses operate several times a day and follow direct routes. FlixBus is ideal for getting from Munich Airport to Innsbruck, but you can also use FlixBus to explore South Tyrol and Italy, including the cities of Merano, Milan, Venice and Rome. In Innsbruck, the buses stop on "Südbahnstraße" road.
FlixBus website: https://tinyurl.com/2p92jy2d.
Innsbruck is a rather small city, therefore distances are short and it is easy to get around by foot or bike. Nevertheless, we do have a well functioning Public Transport Network.
Single tickets for buses and trams in the city cost around EUR 3.00 and they are valid for:
- 45 minutes after validation in a slot machine on the bus if you buy it at the ticket machines at the bus stops
- 90 minutes if you buy it via the IVB Tickets app (Google Play Store, Apple App Store)
Please note that single tickets for city buses and trams are no longer sold by the drivers themselves but have to be purchased before getting in.
If you plan to use the city’s public transport frequently, you can get a weekly ticket or the so-called 8-Fahrtenticket, which is valid for 8 rides. You can find an overview of all available tickets on the IVB website (“Innsbrucker Verkehrsbetriebe”). You can buy these tickets online or at the IVB Customer Centre.
If you are planning to use a bike, the IVB also offers city bikes: IVB Stadtrad
Have a look at the Tourist Information Website and discover a range of activities that fits everyone's tastes - from city activities to mountain activities and beyond.
Website: In and around Innsbruck: holidays in Tyrol
List of Brochures & Leaflets: Brochures (innsbruck.info)
- Fire brigade → 122
- Police → 133
- Ambulance → 144
- European emergency number (EU-wide) → 112
- Centre for intoxication and poisoning → 01 406 43 43