Getting There and Around
By Plane
Innsbruck Airport
Innsbruck Airport (Flughafen Innsbruck) is located 5km southwest of the centre of Innsbruck. It is the busiest airport in the Tyrol area of Austria and services more than one million passengers each year from destinations throughout Austria and Europe.
Get to the city centre by public bus:
The airport bus terminal is located just outside the main airport terminal, a short walk from arrivals. Bus F leaves every 15 minutes and will take you to Innsbruck Train Station (Hauptbahnhof). The journey takes approximately 20 minutes and it is €2.60 for a one-way ticket. If you are staying near the Old Town (Altstadt) you can hop off the bus at the Anichstraße/Rathausgalerie stop after about 12 minutes. Buses operate between 6:00am and 11:30pm.
You can purchase tickets from the ticket machines at the airport or from the bus driver.
Get to the city centre by taxi:
The airport taxi stand is located just outside the airport terminal and from there you can catch a metered taxi to your destination. A journey from the airport to the city centre will take approximately 15 minutes and will cost approximately €15.
By Train
Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof is located just southeast of the city centre, within easy walking distance of many attractions and hotels. The station is the main entry point for those arriving into Innsbruck by train and services more than 38,000 passengers each day. From Innsbruck Station you can travel to many cities and towns in Austria as well as enjoy direct routes to several European cities. The station is also well connected to the city S-Bahn, bus and tram network and a taxi stand is located just outside the main entrance.
Train tickets for long-distance (ICE and IC) and local trains can be purchased from the red and grey ticket machines located throughout the station. These machines can be accessed in English and accept cash and credit cards. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets from the ticket office in the main building. International tickets are best purchased online and in advance to save on booking fees and guarantee a seat (with the additional purchase of a seat reservation).
From the train station it is a 10 minute walk into the heart of the old city or you can take a bus, tram or taxi to wherever you need to go.
By Car
Innsbruck is an easy city to reach by car, with excellent road connections from Vienna, Switzerland, Italy and Tyrol. It is possible to find parking spaces throughout the city, however, parking time limits and fees do apply so always read the signs. Do not park in spaces marked with white lines, these spaces are reserved for local residents who have permits. Parking garages are situated throughout the city and offer paid parking spaces. The following page is a map of parking garages in Innsbruck http://city-map.innsbruck.gv.at/stadtplan/synserver?project=Innsbruck&client=flex&view=Verkehr
P+R (Park & Ride):
If you are travelling throughout Austria or Europe with a car, an option is to park at a P+R (Park & Ride) location out of the centre of the city and take public transport into the centre. There are several P+R locations around the outskirts of Innsbruck including at Olympiaworld, WIFI and Hafen.
Park & Ride tickets are €18 which includes a day of parking and a public transport day pass for up to five people travelling together. More information can be found at ivb.at/en/passenger/mobility/park-ride.html
Innsbruck is a small city and once you have arrived you’ll find most of the sights will be an easy and flat walk away, though do be careful of the cobblestone and sometimes uneven streets. The city does however have a useful public transport network (including bus, tram and train) to help you get around.
Moving Around the City
Public Transport Tickets
Tickets for public transport can be purchased in advance from one of the numerous ticket kiosks/tobacco shops (Trafiken) found throughout the city, from ticket machines at bus and tram stops or from the driver. Tickets purchased from the driver will incur a surcharge, so if possible purchase in advance.
Single Ticket (Einzel-Ticket): Valid for one trip, in one direction. Advance purchase price €2.60
8-Trip Ticket (8-Fahrten-Ticket): Valid for 8 separate trips, in one direction. Advance purchase price €15.50
24h Ticket: Valid for 24 hours unlimited travel. Advance purchase price €5.90
24h Ticket 2Plus: Valid for 24 hours unlimited travel for 2 adults and up to 3 children under 15. Advance purchase price €8.60
Weekly Ticket (Wochen-Ticket): Valid for unlimited travel for 7 days from when ticket is first used. Advance purchase price €22.60
Validating your Public Transport Ticket
It is important to validate your pre-purchased ticket as soon as you hop on the bus or tram the first time you use it. All you need to do is insert your ticket into the validation machine where it will be time and date stamped. Ticket controllers frequently check for validated tickets on board, so ensure you have validated your ticket to avoid receiving a fine.
Bus
The bus network of Innsbruck consists of 22 lines, covering the Innsbruck city area and surrounding region. The main bus network operates between 5:30am and 11:30pm each day and is supplemented by night buses overnight. Buses arrive every 15-30 minutes, depending on the route and the time of day.
Tram
The tram network of Innsbruck consists of 6 lines. Lines 1, 2, 3 & 5 cover the central Innsbruck city area. Line 6 begins at the outskirts of Innsbruck at Bergisel, home to the Bergisel Ski Jump, and climbs up the Patscherkofel Mountain towards Igls. Known as the “forest tram”, this is a beautifully scenic tram trip and a lovely way to explore some of the Innsbruck region. Line STB, the Stubai Valley tram, begins at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and travels up the Stubai Valley, terminating at the pretty village of Fulpmes. The STB is another leisurely scenic tram journey, passing through picturesque villages with traditional Tyrolean architecture, gorgeous green rolling hills and stunning mountain vistas.
Train
The Innsbruck S-Bahn consists of 6 lines. The S-Bahn is mainly used as a method to reach the outlying Innsbruck regions and it is unlikely visitors will need to use it unless they wish to explore towns and villages outside of Innsbruck. Visitors to Innsbruck are encouraged to use the bus or tram network, or walk.
