Train travel from Vienna to Innsbruck is easy to book on Austria's national railway company, OBB. You can book your choice of amenities on this rather lengthy, six- to nine-hour train trip. You may wish to spend some of your train travel planning which activites you wish to enjoy once you arrive in Innsbruck. Read on to learn how to book train travel from Vienna to Innsbruck.
Expect beautiful mountain scenery in Innsbruck, located in the Tyrol region of Austria.
Plan to ski in this celebrated winter sports center. In some areas skiing is available year-round.
Discover summer mountaineering at one of Innsbruck's several resorts. Other summer activities include river rafting, para-gliding, summer bobsledding and go-carting.
Know that Innsbruck hosted the Winter Olympics twice, once in 1964 and again in 1976.
Schedule a sightseeing flight over Innsbruck's spectacular mountains.
Make your trip a party. Travel to Innsbruck in one of the first-class compartments. Each compartment accommodates around six people.
Budget your travel and have more funds for fun. Since you won't be traveling overnight, comfortable coach seats will save you money. There is a dining car on all trains from Vienna to Innsbruck, so you won't be stuck in your seat for the whole trip.
Avoid driving on congested or icy roadways, and still enjoy the convenience of having your car in Innsbruck. OBB trains on this route allow you to take your car with you.
Book at one of the ticketing counters or machines located in the Westbahnhof (West Train Station) in Vienna. Your train to Innsbruck will depart from this station. Prior to buying your ticket, you can visit the OBB Web site for more information. You can also call Rail Europe at (888) 382-RAIL or visit the link below.
Use any applicable Eurail pass you may have purchased earlier in your trip.