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Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz
Major contemporary art museum on the Danube, known for modern and postwar collections and its illuminated riverside facade.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 28 trains that leave Vienna International Airport for Linz on Mon, Jun 01, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 1 h 41 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.
CJX 9+
IC 540+
S 7
IC 848+
S 7+
REX 1
CJX 9 · RJX 368+
S 7
IC 407+
S 7+
REX 1
IC 548
RJX 562
RJX 560
RJ 750+
RJX 862
RJX 566
RJX 662+
RJ 754Omio 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 $19. 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 $19, and a bus costs an average of $42.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 $0.73 (€0.59) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna International Airport to Linz costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 2m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (1h 43m by train vs 2h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $60 (€49) compared to roughly $55 (€44) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Vienna International Airport to Linz trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 754+ RJX 662 | 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 9:43 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 754+ S 80+ IC 1142 | 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 2h10 | 10:12 AM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 754+ IC 546 | 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 2h26 | 10:28 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 754+ RJX 562 | 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 2h41 | 10:43 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 546 | 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 10:28 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 546+ RJX 562 | 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 2h09 | 10:43 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 546+ RJX 133 · RJX 562 | 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 2h09 | 10:43 AM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 562 | 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 10:43 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 548 | 9:34 AM Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 11:28 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 752+ RJX 860 | 10:02 AM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 11:43 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 640 | 10:34 AM Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 12:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 766 | 11:02 AM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 12:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 642 | 11:34 AM Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 1:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 750+ RJX 862 | 12:02 PM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 1:43 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 644 | 12:34 PM Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 2:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 566 | 1:02 PM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 2:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 646 | 1:34 PM Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 3:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 858+ RJX 864 | 2:02 PM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 3:43 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 648 | 2:34 PM Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 4:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 768 | 10:02 PM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 11:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1244+ RJ 259 | 10:34 PM Vienna Airport | 1h56 | 12:30 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 650+ EC 462 | 11:02 PM Vienna Airport | 1h46 | 12:48 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
S 7+ IC 848+ REX 1 | 1:19 AM Vienna Airport | 5h09 | 6:28 AM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Vienna International Airport to Linz run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 21:34. The fastest train covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 6:02 AM |
Last train 9:34 PM |
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Major contemporary art museum on the Danube, known for modern and postwar collections and its illuminated riverside facade.
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Museum inside Linz Castle covering regional history, archaeology, nature and culture with panoramic city views.
One of Austria's largest enclosed squares, lined with historic facades and central to any first walk through Linz.
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Popular hill and viewpoint above Linz with sweeping Danube and city panoramas, especially photogenic at sunset.
Linz’s signature pastry, made with a nutty spiced dough and redcurrant jam lattice. It is one of Austria’s oldest cake recipes and the city’s best-known culinary specialty.
Austrian dumplings served in savory or sweet forms, common in Upper Austria. They appear as bread dumplings with roasts or fruit-filled versions as a traditional comfort food.
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