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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
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mauthausen to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mauthausen to Linz will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Mauthausen for Linz on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mauthausen to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Mauthausen to Linz:
A bus is $0.56 (€0.46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mauthausen to Linz costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 43m.
The journey is about 4m faster (27m by train vs 31m by car) and roughly $8 (€7) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($9 (€7) vs $17 (€14)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Mauthausen to Linz trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:00 AM Mauthausen | 0h28 | 9:28 AM Linz | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Mauthausen to Linz run on average 3 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 28m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 4:25 AM |
Last train 10:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
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Best time to book 77 days |
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