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 $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 46m. 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 $32, and a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 133 miles (215 km)

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$75

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$53

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5h 16m

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4h 46m

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5h 26m

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

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

  • ÖBBRJX 368
    09:47AM3h33
    Innsbruck Hbf
    01:20PMZurich HB
    $1221One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    07:45AM7h45
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $861One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ÖBBRJX 368
    09:47AM3h33
    Innsbruck Hbf
    01:20PMZurich HB
    $1221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBRJX 160
    11:47AM3h33
    Innsbruck Hbf
    03:20PMZurich HB
    $1221One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX 662+ÖBB | S-BahnS 2+ÖBBIR 2219+ÖBB | InterCityIC 780
    12:47PM4h06
    Innsbruck Hbf
    04:53PMZurich HB
    $1221One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45AM9h15
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    09:00PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $971One-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.

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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 train with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Innsbruck to Zurich costing on average $32 (€26).

A train is $147 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Zurich costing on average $178 (€144).

The fastest way to travel from Innsbruck to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 3h 33m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 45m.

Flight takes on average 2h 45m.

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 2 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), 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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