Innsbruck Hbf train station is the main railway station in Innsbruck, the capital city of the Austrian federal state of Tyrol. It is the most important railway station in western and central Austria. It serves local, regional, long-distance and international trains. The station is owned and operated by ÖBB. It forms the junction of the Arlberg Railway to Bregenz, Brenner Railway to Italy, Mittenwald Railway to Germany’s region of Ällgau, Stubaitalbahn and the main east–west artery Lower Inn Valley Railway.
Railway station in Innsbruck was opened in 1853 along with the line to Kufstein. In 1867 the Brenner Railway was inaugurated and in 1883 the Arlberg Railway was put into operation. The first station building was demolished in 1880. The station building and train shed were rebuilt on the same site. In 1927 the station was rebuilt to enhance its capacity. By the end of World War II, the station was completely destroyed by Allied bombings. The station was rebuilt in 1950s. The last reconstruction of the station building started in 2001. The new station was officially open on 19 May 2004.
In the concourse you can admire striking frescoes by Max Weile from 1950s.
Innsbruck Hbf train station is located at Südtiroler Platz, close to the city center. Walk from the train station to the most of tourist attractions takes 10-15 minutes. Ambras castle is located 3,5 km from the station. Bergisel ski jumping hill lies 2,5 km from the station and is visible from the platforms
The bus station is located next to the railway station, access via the pedestrian tunnel.
Next to the station is situated a city transport hub – it serves tramway network, regional and urban bus lines, and the narrow gauge Stubai Valley Railway.
The station has 14 platforms. Access to the platforms through two tunnels (north tunnel and south tunnel). Platform 8 is accessible from the East (only) for loading cars onto motorail trains. The are four bay platforms (platforms 21–22, 31 and 41), for regional passenger traffic.
Innsbruck Hbf train station is connected with Innsbruck airport with the bus line F operated by IVB.
Innsbruck Hbf train station – facilities
– waiting room
– ticket offices
– ÖBB Reisebüro
– ÖBB Lounge
– ticket vending machines
– city transport vending machines
– luggage lockers
– toilets
– electronic displays
– food and drink vending machines
– many shops, bistros and restaurants
– taxi rank
Address: Südtiroler Platz 7, 6020 Innsbruck
Innsbruck Hbf train station – useful websites
Austrian Federal Railways – official website, journey planner and online shop
Innsbrucker Verkehrsbetriebe und Stubaitalbahn GmbH – public transport in Innsbruck
Train travel in Austria – a comprehensive guide
Trains between Austria and Germany – a comprehensive guide
Trains between Austria and the Czech Republic – a comprehensive guide
Trains between Austria and Switzerland – a comprehensive guide
Trains between Austria and Italy – a comprehensive guide
Innsbrucker Verkehrsbetriebe und Stubaitalbahn GmbH offers many tickets for tourists, for example 24h-Ticket Innsbruck, 24h-Ticket Innsbruck for families, Euregio Tagesticket 2Plus for families, weekly ticket for Tirol etc.
Innsbruck – tourist attractions
Innsbruck is an attractive tourist destination and a very good starting point for train trips around Tirol. Most famous tourist attractions:
– Ambras Castle
– Old Town Hall
– Bergisel Ski Jump
– Maria-Theresien-Straße
– Golden Roof building
– Büchsenhausen Castle
– Triumphal Arch
– Imperial Palace
– Hungerburgbahn (funicular)
– Helbling House
– Old Inn Bridge
– Tyrolean State Theatre
– Armoury
– Innsbruck Cathedral
– Court Church
– Grassmayr Bell Foundry and Museum
– Kaiserjäger Museum
– Tyrol Panorama Museum
– Tyrolean Folk Art Museum
– Tyrolean State Museum
