There are 6 ways to get from Zwickau to Innsbruck by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
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Train
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Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Hof Hbf
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Take the train from Hof Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
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Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
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Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufstein
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Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Zob
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Take the bus from Zob to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße
Drive
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Drive from Zwickau to Innsbruck
Train to Leipzig, fly to Innsbruck
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Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
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Fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Innsbruck (INN)
Train to Leipzig, fly to Munich, train
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Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
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Fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Munich (MUC)
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Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Kufstein
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Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
Train to Dresden, fly to Munich, train
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Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbf
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Fly from Dresden (DRS) to Munich (MUC)
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Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Kufstein
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Take the train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
Zwickau to Innsbruck by train
The train journey time between Zwickau and Innsbruck is around 7h 51m and covers a distance of around 595 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 43m. Operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, Transdev, Die Länderbahn and others, the Zwickau to Innsbruck train service departs from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof and arrives in Innsbruck Hbf. Typically 116 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Zwickau to Innsbruck is to bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 8h 54m.
The quickest way to get from Zwickau to Innsbruck is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct bus from Zwickau to Innsbruck. However, there are services departing from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße via Zob. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Zwickau to Innsbruck. However, there are services departing from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Innsbruck Hbf via Hof Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and Kufstein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Zwickau and Innsbruck is 393 km. The road distance is 520.9 km.
The best way to get from Zwickau to Innsbruck without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Zwickau to Innsbruck, including transfers.
Zwickau to Innsbruck bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.
Zwickau to Innsbruck train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, depart from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Zwickau to Innsbruck is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 8h 54m.

- Distance: 393.4 km
- Duration: 7h 51m
What companies run services between Zwickau, Germany and Innsbruck, Austria?
You can take a train from Zwickau to Innsbruck via Hof Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and Kufstein in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zwickau to Innsbruck via Zob in around 8h 54m.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Leipzig to Innsbruck via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €650
Flights from Leipzig to Innsbruck via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €550
Flights from Leipzig to Innsbruck via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €600
Flights from Leipzig to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €360
Flights from Leipzig to Munich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €360
Flights from Dresden to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €320

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Leipzig to Innsbruck via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €650

- Phone
- 0341 231898288
- info@mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
- Website
- mitteldeutsche-regiobahn.de
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Hof Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn

- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Hof Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
Train from Muenchen Ost to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
Train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev

- Phone
- 0 89 54 888 97 - 25
- info@laenderbahn.com
- Website
- laenderbahn.com
Train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Hof Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Die Länderbahn

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hof Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from München Hbf to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Ostbahnhof to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- +49 8024 997171
- kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
- Website
- brb.de
Train from München Hbf to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Meridian, BOB & BRB
Train from Ostbahnhof to Kufstein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Meridian, BOB & BRB

Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass

Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- Railjet

- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh

- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3 - €4
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu

- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Kufstein to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Zob
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €24
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Zob to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Leipzig Airport to Innsbruck Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 15m and has one stopover.
Zwickau to Innsbruck bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.
Zwickau to Innsbruck train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), arrive at Innsbruck Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zwickau to Innsbruck is 521 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Zwickau to Innsbruck.
Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti and Lufthansa offer flights from Leipzig Airport to Innsbruck Airport.
Book your Zwickau to Innsbruck bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 209+ hotels available in Innsbruck. Prices start at €87 per night.