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Innsbruck to Mayrhofen by train
Taking the lovely train ride to Mayrhofen makes for a wonderful day trip from Innsbruck
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From Innsbruck Hbf to Mayrhofen im Zillertal
Journey Summary
1hr 15min - 1hr 54min
Daily
Travel Information
There are up to 4 x trains per hour from Innsbruck to Jenbach, where straightforward connections are available into the trains operated by the Zillertalbahn to Mayrhofen
The optimum/fastest connections, are usually available by taking the Railjet or EC trains to Jenbach from Innsbruck.
These trains are scheduled to have a 7 minute connection into the trains on to Mayrhofen; hence it being a good idea to book the end-to-end journey before departing from Innsbruck.
During the day the timetable is usually arranged so that an EC train, heading to Munchen, departs Innsbruck in even hours, while a Railjet train departs in odd hours.
In contrast, the S-Bahn and Rex trains from Innsbruck have comparatively poor connections at Jenbach into the Zillertalbahn trains;, so avoid travelling by them if possible because the end-to-end journey will be around 40 mins longer.
2 x connections per hour
Change trains in: Jenbach
Tickets
Book early and save: No
Tickets will cost the same price if purchased at the station immediately before departure.
OBB doesn't operate the railway line, the Zillertalbahn, between Jenbach and Mayrhofen, but through tickets for the end-to-end journey can be purchased in Innsbruck station.
Booking to Mayrhofen in Innsbruck and not at Jenbach is recommended because it takes the pressure off making the connection at the latter station.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| OBB | * |
Train 1
Good to Know
Multiple train services connect Innsbruck with Jenbach, ranging from the express Railjet trains, which are non-stop and complete the journey in just 15 mins; to S-Bahn trains that call at all nine intermediate stations and complete the journey in 33mins
Final Destination:
- Jenbach or Kuftstein (the S-Bahn trains)
- Worgl or Kuftstein or Saalfelden (the Rex trains)
- Flughafen Wien (Raijet trains)
- Munchen (the EC trains)
Travelling during the day on Mon-Sat:
The train service between Innsbruck and Jenbach comprises:
- 2 x S-Bahn trains per hour
- up to 1 x EC train per hour - these trains depart in even hours.
- up to 1 x Railjet - usually scheduled to depart only in odd hours;
- up to 1 or 2 x Rex trains per hour - there is always a departure in odd hours, but this train usually departs only six minutes after the Railjet.
Travelling during the day on a Sunday:
The train service between Innsbruck and Jenbach comprises:
1x S-Bahn train per hour
up to 1 x EC train per hour - these trains depart in even hours.
up to 1 x Railjet per hour - usually scheduled to depart only in odd hours;
up to 1 Rex train per hour - usually scheduled to depart only in odd hours.
Changing trains in Jenbach:
The OBB station in Jenbach is shared with trains on the Zillertalbahn to Zell am Ziller and Mayrhofen
There are generally 2 x trains per hour on from Jenbach to Mayrhofen, so this is a straightforward end-to-end journey from Innsbruck.
Train 2
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Journey Features
Good to Know
In Mayrhofen the rail station is within a 15 min walk of the base stations of two cable cars, the Ahornbahn and Penkenbahn, which provide amazing views so are worth the ride, even if you won't be strapping on skis when you reach the summits of the mountains.
On Sat/Sun from the first weekend in May until the first weekend in October and on Mon-Fri from the first Monday in June to the final Friday in August; one round per day from Jenbach is by steam train!
Special tickets are required which can be booked online or at Jenbach station.
The optimum connecting train typically departs Innsbruck at 09:35
The railway travels along the floor of a valley, so it doesn't ascend to great heights, though on a fine day, looking up at the surrounding mountains can be very lovely indeed.
This video, which wasn't taken by SMTJ, showcases the journey experience beautifully.
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