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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine-arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and its grand Ringstrasse setting.
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 44 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Linz to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linz to Vienna will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
It's difficult to get from Linz to Vienna without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $31.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Vienna:
A train is $1 (€0.89) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Vienna costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $50 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 3h 32m versus 2h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator LikeBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Linz to Vienna buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Linz, Industriezeile | 11h05 | 8:25 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm) | 6h50 | 9:20 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm) | 7h40 | 10:10 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm) | 7h20 | 9:50 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Linz, Industriezeile | 10h15 | 2:35 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 AM Linz, Industriezeile | 9h40 | 12:15 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 AM Linz, Industriezeile | 8h15 | 10:50 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 AM Linz, Industriezeile | 7h50 | 10:25 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 AM Linz, Industriezeile | 9h40 | 2:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Linz to Vienna run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:10, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 96 miles (155 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 96 miles (155 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 1:10 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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Vienna’s premier fine-arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and its grand Ringstrasse setting.
Major art museum known for its graphic arts collection, Monet to Picasso highlights, and strong temporary exhibitions in the city center.
Baroque palace museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, with Austrian art from the Middle Ages to modernism.
The walkable old town core, packed with grand streets, churches, courtyards, and elegant architecture around Stephansplatz.
Vienna’s busiest central square and natural orientation point, surrounded by major shopping streets and historic buildings.
The grand boulevard encircling the inner city, ideal for walking past Vienna’s most monumental public buildings.
Vienna’s signature dish: a thin veal cutlet breaded and fried until crisp, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes.
Boiled beef in broth, famously associated with Viennese cuisine, usually served with apple-horseradish, chive sauce, and potatoes.
A classic Austrian-style fried chicken dish long popular in Vienna, known for its crunchy coating and tender meat.
One of Vienna’s most acclaimed fine-dining restaurants, known for modern Austrian cuisine, tasting menus, and polished service.
Beloved central tavern serving hearty Austrian specialties, seasonal dishes, and a warm old-Vienna ambiance.
Historic Viennese restaurant famous for oversized schnitzel and classic Austrian dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Prices are high by Central European standards, especially for hotels and dining, but public transport is good value.
Service is often included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
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