How much does a train ticket cost from Essen to Innsbruck?

The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Innsbruck start from £132. The average price for this train route is around £132. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Essen to Innsbruck?

The average train journey time from Essen to Innsbruck is 9h 5m, covering a distance of 350 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 25m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Essen to Innsbruck route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Innsbruck?

The earliest train from Essen to Innsbruck departs at 12:13. And the latest train departs at 12:13.

Which is the best train operator from Essen to Innsbruck?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Innsbruck?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Essen to Innsbruck?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Innsbruck?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Essen to Innsbruck from £132 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Essen to Innsbruck on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	07:00	Essen Central Train Station	7h 14m	14:14	Innsbruck Main Train Station	No tags
	Train	13:56	Essen Central Train Station	7h 22m	21:18	Innsbruck Main Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	13:13	Essen Central Train Station	9h 1m	22:14	Innsbruck Main Train Station	No tags
	Train	14:54	Essen Central Train Station	7h 20m	22:14	Innsbruck Main Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	12:00	Essen Central Train Station	9h 18m	21:18	Innsbruck Main Train Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Innsbruck

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Innsbruck. The journey takes about 13 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

13h 55mAverage duration

350 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£41 - £76	Average duration13h 55m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£132 - £132	Average duration9h 5m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Innsbruck?

Essen

A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Innsbruck

A
Südbahnstrasse
Südbahnstraße, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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B
Innsbruck Hötting
Innsbruck Hötting, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
C
Innsbruck Westbahnhof
Innsbruck Westbf., 6020 Innsbruck, Austria

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/517 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.1

FlixBus

3.5/511,562 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

AT train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Innsbruck by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Essen to Innsbruck?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Innsbruck start from £132. The average price for this train route is around £132. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Innsbruck?
The average train journey time from Essen to Innsbruck is 9h 5m, covering a distance of 350 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 25m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Innsbruck route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Innsbruck?
The earliest train from Essen to Innsbruck departs at 12:13. And the latest train departs at 12:13.
Which is the best train operator from Essen to Innsbruck?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Innsbruck?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Essen to Innsbruck?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Innsbruck?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.