Practical Information
Getting to Innsbruck
Innsbruck is easy to reach from all directions by all means of transport. We've put together some useful tips for your journey to Innsbruck. In connection to Aurora’s commitment to the environment – and aligned with the Aurora Sustainability Campus Action Plan and Travel Codex - please reduce and/or compensate the carbon footprint of your travels as much as possible.
By train
Relaxing, comfortable and safe – ideal rail connections and attractive rates make Innsbruck a great destination for eco-conscious train travellers. Travelling by rail is one of the best ways to guarantee plenty of time and space to enjoy the stunning scenery of Innsbruck and Tyrol.
The numerous international rail connections from Innsbruck include, inter alia, a practical Nightjet running directly from Amsterdam to Innsbruck every day. Further Aurora cities can also easily reached by train or combined with a flight to Munich or Vienna Airport. Both airports have direct train links with Innsbruck. The main train station in Innsbruck is just a short walk from the city centre. The train station has lockers for your luggage, as well as supermarkets, cafes, bistros, fast-food restaurants, bakeries, newsagents and ATMs.
Information about offers and prices can be found on the ÖBB Austrian Federal Railways website: https://www.oebb.at/en/.
By plane
Innsbruck Airport is located on the western edge of the city and offers comfort and short transfers – it’s only a 15min bus ride into the city centre. Flights to destinations such as Amsterdam, Frankfurt or Vienna (including connections on Star Alliance flights to multiple further European destinations) are operated regularly and up to several times a day. The flight schedule can be found here:
https://www.innsbruck-airport.com/en/passengers-visitors/flying/timetable
Munich International Airport can also serve as a convenient hub for you journey, serving almost all important European destinations. From Munich Airport it’s only a 2:30hrs hop to Innsbruck, which can be done by train, coach or individual transfer.
Website: https://www.munich-airport.com/
Trains: https://www.oebb.at/en/.
Flixbus scheduled coach: https://tinyurl.com/2p92jy2d
Four Seasons travel services: https://www.tirol-taxi.at/en-home
By coach
FlixBus provides comfortable long-distance buses to Innsbruck from all over Europe. The buses operate several times a day and follow direct routes. FlixBus is ideal for getting from Munich Airport to Innsbruck, but you can also use FlixBus to explore South Tyrol and Italy, including the cities of Merano, Milan, Venice and Rome. In Innsbruck, the buses stop on "Südbahnstraße" road.
FlixBus website: https://tinyurl.com/2p92jy2d.
Leisure activities
Have a look at the Tourist Information Website and discover a range of activities that fits everyone's tastes - from city activities to mountain activities and beyond.
Webiste: In and around Innsbruck: holidays in Tyrol
List of Brochures & Leaflets: Brochures (innsbruck.info)
Latest Information on the Coronavirus Situation in Austria
Find everything you need to know about the current Covid rules here: Entry into Austria and pre-travel clearance (oesterreich.gv.at)