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Ars Electronica Center
Futuristic museum for media art and digital culture on the Danube; Linz’s signature contemporary museum with interactive, internationally known exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
9
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 $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 9 trains that leave Vienna International Airport for Linz on Thu, Jul 16, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 54 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 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)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $54 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 $0.72 (€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 22m sooner (1h 43m by train vs 2h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $59 (€49) compared to roughly $54 (€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, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 640 | 10:34 AM Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 12:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19976 | 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+ RJX19982 | 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 | |
RJX19956 | 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+ RJX13474 | 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 | |
RJX19918 | 3:02 PM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 4:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 740 | 3:34 PM Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 5:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 856+ RJX19986 | 4:02 PM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 5:43 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 742 | 4:34 PM Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 6:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19970 | 5:02 PM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 6:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 744 | 5:34 PM Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 7:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 854+ RJX19988 | 6:02 PM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 7:43 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 854+ NJ 40490 | 6:02 PM Vienna Airport | 1h58 | 8:00 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 746 | 6:34 PM Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 8:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19972 | 7:02 PM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 8:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 748 | 7:34 PM Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 9:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1152+ RJX 664 | 8:02 PM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 9:43 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 840 | 8:34 PM Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 10:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 764+ IC 460 | 9:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h26 | 11:28 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 764 | 9:02 PM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 10:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7+ CJX 9+ IC 460 | 9:19 PM Vienna Airport | 2h09 | 11:28 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 768+ RJ 259 | 10:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h28 | 12:30 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 768 | 10:02 PM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 11:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 7+ CJX 9+ RJ 259 | 10:19 PM Vienna Airport | 2h11 | 12:30 AM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 650+ EC 462 | 11:02 PM Vienna Airport | 1h46 | 12:48 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
![]() | 6:34 AM Vienna International Airport | 1h54 | 8:28 AM Linz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:34 AM Vienna International Airport | 1h54 | 9:28 AM Linz | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 $18 (€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 $18 (€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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Futuristic museum for media art and digital culture on the Danube; Linz’s signature contemporary museum with interactive, internationally known exhibitions.
Major art museum with strong modern and contemporary collections, temporary shows, and architecture that makes it a cultural anchor in central Linz.
Regional museum inside Linz Castle covering nature, culture, and history; combines historic architecture with excellent views over the Danube.
Linz’s grand central square on the Danube, framed by pastel townhouses; ideal for orientation, events, river access, and historic city atmosphere.
Popular hilltop viewpoint above Linz reached by tram or hike; combines broad city panoramas with a basilica and classic postcard scenery.
Historic old town lane with preserved facades, small shops, and local character; one of the best places for a slower walk through medieval Linz.
Linzertorte is Linz’s signature pastry: a nutty buttery tart with redcurrant jam and lattice top, widely regarded as one of Austria’s oldest cake recipes.
Linzer Augen are traditional sandwich cookies filled with redcurrant jam and dusted with sugar, a classic local bakery treat linked to Linz confectionery.
Knödel are beloved Austrian dumplings served in savory or sweet forms; in Upper Austria they are a staple of home cooking and tavern menus.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the city center, known for refined modern Austrian cuisine, tasting menus and polished service.
Traditional Upper Austrian brewery restaurant serving roast pork, dumplings and beer in a historic, wood-lined setting by the Danube.
Well-known Linz brewery tavern with classic Austrian dishes, house beer and a lively casual atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Austria. Hotels and dining cost less than Vienna, while local transit and everyday meals stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10%. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafes.
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