From Innsbruck to Stuttgart by train

Take the new direct train between these two fabulous cities

One of the daily ultra-smart Railjet trains from Innsbruck on the beautiful route to far-western Austria, has had its journey extended into Germany, thereby providing a new direct journey by train from Innsbruck to Stuttgart.

Routes

From Innsbruck to Stuttgart by direct train

Journey Summary

From

Innsbruck

The escalators are heading up to the bus/tram station

Innsbruck Hbf Rail Station Guide

Stuttgart

Stuttgart Hbf Rail Station Guide

Travel Time

5hr 18min

Frequency

Daily

Travel Information

Final Destination: Frankfurt (Main)

The train also calls at: Lindau-Reutin; Friedrichshafen-Stadt and Ulm hbf

The train is now usually scheduled to depart from Innsbruck daily at 14:47 and arrive into Stuttgart at 20:05.

1 x train per day

Tickets

Book early and save: Yes

Online bookings open: 6 months ahead of the travel date

The discounted tickets are the 'Sparscheine' tickets and they can be booked online up until the day of departure - but they CAN'T be booked at stations, so booking last minute at the station is always more expensive.

Though you'll usually need to book the 'Sparscheine' tickets at least a couple of days ahead to obtain them at the cheapest possible price.

Where to book

Ticket Provider	Approximate Cost
DB	*
DB Guide DB is the national railway operator in Germany, so its website can be used for booking journeys by German express trains; the ICE and IC trains and it doesn't charge booking fees. It also sells tickets for journeys by direct trains on all international routes from Germany regardless of whether DB is operating the train service. It also sells an extensive range of end-to-end journeys which involve making connections both within Germany and in neighboring countries, but journeys between Germany and Britain cannot be booked on DB. A key feature of DB website worth keeping mind is that it offers 1st class ticket purchasers complimentary seat reservations on journeys both within and to/from Germany. Seat reservations for daytime in both 1st and 2nd class can also be booked separately from tickets. Buying and using tickets for German rail travel This guide to buying tickets and using rail passes for train journeys both within and to, from Germany will help you save money, time and confusion. Buying and using tickets for German rail travel This guide to buying tickets and using rail passes for train journeys both within and to, from Germa... How to Book Tickets on the DB Website This step by step guide shows how to use DB, the German railways website, to buy German train tickets, so that you can book and save with confidence! How to Book Tickets on the DB Website This step by step guide shows how to use DB, the German railways website, to buy German train ticket... Using Rail Passes in and to/from Germany All that's good to know about using Eurail and InterRail passes on German train journeys and on international trains to and from Germany Using Rail Passes in and to/from Germany All that's good to know about using Eurail and InterRail passes on German train journeys and on inte...

On this journey

Travelling On

A side view of a Railjet train - the top tier OBB trains

ÖBB Railjet (RJ/RJX) (Austria) Train Guide

Journey Features

Scenic - YesLake viewsMountain views

Good to Know

This direct train from Innsbruck to Stuttgart is particularly welcome as the connections in Munchen/Munich between the express EC trains from Innsbruck and the ICE trains on to Stuttgart aren't particularly convenient, the EC train tends to arrive in Munchen hbf as the exact same time as the ICE train departs, hence the need to typically spend an hour at that station.

Between St.Anton and Feldkirch, the train threads the stunning Arlberg Pass; though in summer the trees can get in the way.

If possible sit on the left (when facing the direction of travel) on departure from Vienna/Wien.
The best views of The Arlberg Pass are from this side of the train, as are the views of the Bodensee between Bregenz and Lindau, and then on to Friedrichshafen.
The train will reverse direction on departure from Friedrichshafen

The spectacular ascent from Landeck

Passing by one of the villages nestled in The Arlberg Pass

Through the Arlberg Pass #1

The train will travel through the Arlberg Pass for more than 45 mins

By the shore of the Bodensee between Bregenz and Lindau

Through the hills between Ulm and Stuttgart

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