Cheapest
Average
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.
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Fastest Journey
1 h 8 m
Average
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
108 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Salzburg for Linz every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 67 miles (108 km) | |
Average train duration | 1 h 12 min | |
Average train ticket price | $7 (€6) | |
Train frequency | 67 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 67 direct trains a day | |
Train providers | Westbahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB EuroCity, ÖBB or ÖBB Intercity |
Trains from Salzburg to Linz cover the 67 miles (108 km) long route taking on average 1 h 12 min with our travel partners like Westbahn, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB EuroCity, ÖBB or ÖBB Intercity. Normally, there are 67 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $6 (€5), but the average price of train tickets is $7 (€6). Travelers depart most frequently from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
Westbahn, ÖBB Nightjet and ÖBB trains will get you between Salzburg and Linz from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
One of the best ways to travel from Salzburg to Linz is by taking a train with ÖBB Nightjet. Omio helps you find the ideal ÖBB Nightjet train between Salzburg and Linz by showing you ÖBB Nightjet current train schedules and timetables, the train tickets on offer (including amenities offered onboard and travel information like baggage allowance) and the best prices for this Salzburg to Linz route. You can expect to travel 67 miles (108 km) from Salzburg to Linz on a train with ÖBB Nightjet. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains from Salzburg to Linz, you can check straight away if the ÖBB Nightjet ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Once you’ve found that perfect train, book your ÖBB Nightjet train ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip from Salzburg to Linz!
ÖBB is Austria's main train company and offers the following different ticket types for your next trip from Salzburg to Linz by train: Standard Ticket, Comfort-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene Comfort-Ticket.
Omio helps you find the perfect Salzburg - Linz train with Westbahn. Whether you are searching for the fastest, earliest or cheapest train to Linz from Salzburg, Omio shows you Westbahn current train schedules, tickets, prices and other travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities onboard) to help you find the best train ticket for your upcoming Salzburg to Linz route. You can expect to travel around 67 miles (108 km) from Salzburg to Linz on a train with Westbahn. Once you are ready, buy your one-way Westbahn tickets to Linz from Salzburg starting as low as $6 (€5) if you book in advance. If you use the Omio app to book your ticket, you can check straight away to see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when traveling by train instead of purchasing tickets at the train station in person. So, book your tickets with ease and comfort online and enjoy a smooth journey with Westbahn!
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:
When taking a train from Salzburg, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Aigen and Salzburg Aiglhof. When you arrive in Linz, your train can arrive in train stations including Linz Hbf, Linz/Donau Urfahr and Linz/Donau Wegscheid Bahnhof.
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbf.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Salzburg Hbf, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Linz Hbf, located 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city center.
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