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Bologna to Innsbruck by train
How to take one of Europe's most stunning railway journeys
Connect in Innsbruck for multiple other beautiful destinations including Garmisch, Linz, Salzburg, Seefeld and St Anton.
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From Bologna Centrale to Innsbruck Hbf
Journey Summary
4hr 44min
Daily
Travel Information
Final Destination: Muenchen (Italian spelling)
These trains also call at: Brennero, Jenbach and Worgl - connect in Worgl for Kitzbuhel and Zell-am-See
Mon-Fri = 3 x trains per day
Sat/Sun = 2 x trains per day
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 4 months ahead of the travel date
When booking tickets for this journey, look for the trains which typically depart Bologna daily at 07:45 and 11:52 and on Mon-Friday only at 15:52.
It can be worth comparing prices on the OBB website with the other websites on which this journey can be booked; these trains are operated by OBB.
Rail Pass Users:
Rail pass users must make reservations prior to boarding, irrespective if you will be using a 1st or 2nd class pass.
Avoid these rail pass reservation fees by taking the Regionale Veloce train to Brennero, which typically departs at 12:05; connecting into a local train on to Innsbruck.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| OBB | * | |
| Trenitalia | * | |
| Save A Train | * |
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Good to Know
These train don't depart from the AV station at Bologna Centrale, so they're best accessed by the main entrance on the city side of the station.
The train journey between Verona and Innsbruck is one of the most incredible in Europe, but you need to be sat on the left of the train (when facing the direction of travel) to see the best of the stunning views.
That's because the highlight of the journey comes towards journey's end when the train travels between Brennero and Innsbruck.
The views on the left, on this section of the journey, are captured in this video; filmed from a train travelling in the opposite direction.
The train will reverse direction on departure from Verona.
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