The average train between Madrid and Innsbruck takes 33h 47m and the fastest train takes 30h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Innsbruck. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Innsbruck. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Innsbruck at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 33h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Innsbruck. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Innsbruck station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 47m.
Madrid to Innsbruck train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Innsbruck train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Madrid to Innsbruck train tickets online with Renfe AVE, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Innsbruck is 1,426.5 km. The road distance is 2,071 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb, and Buchs Sg in around 20h 47m.