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Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz
A major modern and contemporary art museum on the Danube, known for its strong Austrian and international collection and its striking illuminated riverside facade.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
8 h 5 m
Average duration
8 h 52 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna International Airport to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna International Airport to Linz will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
It's difficult to get from Vienna International Airport to Linz without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna International Airport to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a bus costs an average of $41.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna International Airport to Linz:
A train is $0.72 (€0.59) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna International Airport to Linz costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 2m.
You'll arrive about -3h -57m sooner (5h 2m by bus vs 2h 5m by car) and save roughly $-6.35 (€-5.20) compared to fuel and tolls ($60 (€49) vs $54 (€44)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Vienna International Airport to Linz buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 9h40 | 6:25 PM Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 11h45 | 10:45 PM Linz, Industriezeile | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 10h50 | 2:30 AM Linz, Industriezeile | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 11h10 | 3:25 AM Linz, Industriezeile | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 8h05 | 2:50 PM Linz, Industriezeile | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Vienna International Airport to Linz run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 15:15. The fastest bus covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 9h 40m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 40m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 3:15 PM |
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Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm) -> Linz Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna International Airport to Linz by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Linz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Vienna International Airport to Linz buses use the Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz to Linz, Industriezeile station pair, with some services arriving at Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm). Use this guide to compare Vienna International Airport and Linz bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurant 1 (in the station), Restaurant 2 (in the station), Restaurant 3 (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz.
Available at Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz: Elevators, ramps.
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
Available at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB): Elevators, ramps.
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