Salzburg to Linz train

Tue, Nov 12
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Cheap train tickets from Salzburg to Linz

Showing times and prices for Nov 12

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
ÖBB
RJX 769
05:01AM1h14
Salzburg Hbf
06:15AMLinz Hbf
$131One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
EC 463
03:43AM1h05
Salzburg Hbf
04:48AMLinz Hbf
$131One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
ÖBB | Railjet
RJ 845
10:11PM1h19
Salzburg Hbf
11:30PMLinz Hbf
$131One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
ÖBB | Railjet
RJ 843
09:11PM1h19
Salzburg Hbf
10:30PMLinz Hbf
$131One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
ÖBB | Railjet
RJ 841
08:11PM1h19
Salzburg Hbf
09:30PMLinz Hbf
$131One-way
0 transfers

Salzburg to Linz train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 12
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
ÖBB | InterCity
IC 461
03:11AM Salzburg Hbf1h19 04:30AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
EC 463
03:43AM Salzburg Hbf1h05 04:48AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | Nightjet
NJ 40236
04:33AM Salzburg Hbf1h25 05:58AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | S-Bahn
S 2
04:54AM Salzburg Hbf2h02 06:56AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB
RJX 769
05:01AM Salzburg Hbf1h14 06:15AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | ICE
ICE 541
05:11AM Salzburg Hbf1h19 06:30AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | S-Bahn
S 2
05:22AM Salzburg Hbf2h18 07:40AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | REX
REX 5093
05:37AM Salzburg Hbf2h23 08:00AM Linz Hbf1 transfer
ÖBB | REX
REX 5093
05:37AM Salzburg Hbf2h31 08:08AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn05:52AM Salzburg Hbf1h12 07:04AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB
RJX 761
06:01AM Salzburg Hbf1h14 07:15AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | Railjet
RJ 543
06:11AM Salzburg Hbf1h19 07:30AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | Regionalzug
R 5053
06:17AM Salzburg Hbf2h24 08:41AM Linz Hbf1 transfer
Westbahn06:22AM Salzburg Hbf1h12 07:34AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn06:52AM Salzburg Hbf1h12 08:04AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB
RJX 269
07:07AM Salzburg Hbf1h08 08:15AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | Railjet
RJ 545
07:11AM Salzburg Hbf1h19 08:30AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | S-Bahn
S 2
07:35AM Salzburg Hbf2h25 10:00AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn07:52AM Salzburg Hbf1h12 09:04AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB
RJX 265
08:07AM Salzburg Hbf1h08 09:15AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | Railjet
RJ 547
08:11AM Salzburg Hbf1h19 09:30AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn08:22AM Salzburg Hbf1h12 09:34AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | S-Bahn
S 2
08:34AM Salzburg Hbf2h26 11:00AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB
RJX 61
09:07AM Salzburg Hbf1h08 10:15AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | Railjet
RJ 549
09:11AM Salzburg Hbf1h19 10:30AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn09:22AM Salzburg Hbf1h12 10:34AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | S-Bahn
S 2
09:34AM Salzburg Hbf2h26 12:00PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn09:52AM Salzburg Hbf1h12 11:04AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB
RJX 765
10:07AM Salzburg Hbf1h08 11:15AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | Railjet
RJ 641
10:11AM Salzburg Hbf1h19 11:30AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn10:22AM Salzburg Hbf1h12 11:34AM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | S-Bahn
S 2
10:34AM Salzburg Hbf2h26 01:00PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn10:52AM Salzburg Hbf1h12 12:04PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB
RJX 63
11:07AM Salzburg Hbf1h08 12:15PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | Railjet
RJ 643
11:11AM Salzburg Hbf1h19 12:30PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | S-Bahn
S 2
11:34AM Salzburg Hbf2h26 02:00PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn11:52AM Salzburg Hbf1h12 01:04PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB
RJX 161
12:07PM Salzburg Hbf1h08 01:15PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | Railjet
RJ 645
12:11PM Salzburg Hbf1h19 01:30PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | S-Bahn
S 2
12:34PM Salzburg Hbf2h26 03:00PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn12:52PM Salzburg Hbf1h12 02:04PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB
RJX 65
01:07PM Salzburg Hbf1h08 02:15PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | Railjet
RJ 647
01:11PM Salzburg Hbf1h19 02:30PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn01:22PM Salzburg Hbf1h12 02:34PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | S-Bahn
S 2
01:34PM Salzburg Hbf2h26 04:00PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB
RJX 767
02:07PM Salzburg Hbf1h08 03:15PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | Railjet
RJ 649
02:11PM Salzburg Hbf1h19 03:30PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn02:22PM Salzburg Hbf1h12 03:34PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | S-Bahn
S 2
02:34PM Salzburg Hbf2h26 05:00PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn02:52PM Salzburg Hbf1h12 04:04PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB
RJX 67
03:07PM Salzburg Hbf1h08 04:15PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | Railjet
RJ 741
03:11PM Salzburg Hbf1h19 04:30PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | S-Bahn
S 2
03:34PM Salzburg Hbf2h26 06:00PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn03:52PM Salzburg Hbf1h12 05:04PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB
RJX 165
04:07PM Salzburg Hbf1h08 05:15PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB
RJX 565
04:07PM Salzburg Hbf1h08 05:15PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | InterCity
IC 743
04:11PM Salzburg Hbf1h18 05:29PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn04:22PM Salzburg Hbf1h12 05:34PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | S-Bahn
S 2
04:34PM Salzburg Hbf2h26 07:00PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn04:52PM Salzburg Hbf1h12 06:04PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB
RJX 69
05:07PM Salzburg Hbf1h08 06:15PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | Railjet
RJ 745
05:11PM Salzburg Hbf1h19 06:30PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn05:22PM Salzburg Hbf1h12 06:34PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | S-Bahn
S 2
05:34PM Salzburg Hbf2h26 08:00PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn05:52PM Salzburg Hbf1h12 07:04PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB
RJX 167
06:07PM Salzburg Hbf1h08 07:15PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | Railjet
RJ 747
06:11PM Salzburg Hbf1h19 07:30PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn06:22PM Salzburg Hbf1h12 07:34PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | S-Bahn
S 2
06:34PM Salzburg Hbf2h26 09:00PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn06:52PM Salzburg Hbf1h12 08:04PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB
RJX 261
07:07PM Salzburg Hbf1h08 08:15PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | Railjet
RJ 749
07:11PM Salzburg Hbf1h19 08:30PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
Westbahn07:22PM Salzburg Hbf1h12 08:34PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | S-Bahn
S 2
07:34PM Salzburg Hbf2h26 10:00PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | S-Bahn
S 2
07:34PM Salzburg Hbf1h56 09:30PM Linz Hbf1 transfer
Westbahn07:52PM Salzburg Hbf1h12 09:04PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB
RJX 169
08:07PM Salzburg Hbf1h08 09:15PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | Railjet
RJ 841
08:11PM Salzburg Hbf1h19 09:30PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | InterCity
IC 60406
08:30PM Salzburg Hbf1h13 09:43PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | S-Bahn
S 2
08:34PM Salzburg Hbf2h26 11:00PM Linz Hbf1 transfer
ÖBB
RJX 663
09:07PM Salzburg Hbf1h08 10:15PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | Railjet
RJ 843
09:11PM Salzburg Hbf1h19 10:30PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | S-Bahn
S 2
09:34PM Salzburg Hbf1h56 11:30PM Linz Hbf1 transfer
ÖBB
RJX 367
10:07PM Salzburg Hbf1h11 11:18PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect
ÖBB | Railjet
RJ 845
10:11PM Salzburg Hbf1h19 11:30PM Linz Hbf0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Salzburg to Linz?

The best time to book your train from Salzburg to Linz is 77 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Salzburg to Linz route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Salzburg to Linz per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Salzburg to Linz.

Fastest train times from Salzburg to Linz

Showing times and prices for Nov 12

Fastest Journey

1 h 5 m

Average

1 h 30 m

Trains per day

85

Distance

108 km

Of the 85 trains that leave Salzburg for Linz every day 80 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
EC 463
03:43AM1h05
Salzburg Hbf
04:48AMLinz Hbf
$131One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB
RJX 169
08:07PM1h08
Salzburg Hbf
09:15PMLinz Hbf
$391One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB
RJX 265
08:07AM1h08
Salzburg Hbf
09:15AMLinz Hbf
$391One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB
RJX 261
07:07PM1h08
Salzburg Hbf
08:15PMLinz Hbf
$391One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB
RJX 67
03:07PM1h08
Salzburg Hbf
04:15PMLinz Hbf
$391One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Salzburg to Linz

Trains from Salzburg to Linz run on average 36 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
67 miles (108 km)
Average train duration
1h 19m
Cheapest ticket price
$6 (€5)
Trains per day
36
Direct trains
35
Train providers
8
Fastest train
1h 8m
First train
00:32
Last train
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train providers: Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet and ÖBB from Salzburg to Linz trains

For as little as $11 (€10) you can travel by train between Salzburg and Linz with Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet and ÖBB. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

Westbahn is a train company based in Austria, offering services throughout the country. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains, including the EuroCity, InterCity, and RailJet. The EuroCity is a high-speed train that connects major cities in Austria, while the InterCity is a regional train that stops at smaller towns and villages. The RailJet is a luxurious train that offers a range of onboard amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. Westbahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Passengers can also purchase tickets online or at the station. The most popular routes for Westbahn include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. All of these routes offer frequent departures throughout the day, making it easy to find a convenient time to travel.

Train information from Salzburg to Linz with Westbahn:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 12 min
  • Cheapest Price: $16
  • Westbahn frequency: 16 a day

Train tickets from Salzburg to Linz: when to book to save $

Time Price Savings
1 week earlier 10 €
2 weeks earlier 9 €11%
3 weeks earlier 8 €25%
1 month before 9 €11%


Train companies often offer promotional prices and offers—by buying in advance—you can get access the best prices for trains in the U.S., Canada, and the major European railroad operators. Search on Omio to check prices and cheap train tickets from Salzburg - Linz. Easily find the most attractive rates and choose the your preferred route for your journey. Book and choose your mobile ticket: avoid the queues at the station and the added stress of printing your ticket.

The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:

  • Buying your train ticket from Salzburg - Linz 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 25% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
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FAQs: Trains from Salzburg to Linz

FAQs: Travel by train from Salzburg to Linz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salzburg to Linz.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Salzburg to Linz can start from as little as $6 (€5) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Salzburg to Linz is $20 (€17); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time from Salzburg to Linz is on average 1 h 8 min   for the 67 mile (108 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Salzburg and Linz by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Salzburg to Linz leaves at 12: 32 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Salzburg to Linz leaves at 11: 45 PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Salzburg to Linz without having to change trains with Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | S-Bahn or ÖBB | Euro City (EC). There are 35 direct trains from Salzburg to Linz each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Linz. Take the fast train with ÖBB | Railjet from Salzburg to Linz.
Take the Salzburg to Linz train with Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or ÖBB | InterCity. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip to Linz from Salzburg as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 45 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Salzburg Hbf, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Linz Hbf, located 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Linz from Salzburg is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 8 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Salzburg to Linz by train is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Salzburg to Linz including taking a train or bus.

Popular train stations from Salzburg to Linz

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The major train station for departures in Salzburg is Salzburg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Salzburg Hbf for your trip from Salzburg to Linz.
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The major train station for arrivals in Linz is Linz Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Linz Hbf for your journey to Linz from Salzburg.
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