Vienna to Linz train
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna 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 train times from Vienna to Linz
Fastest Journey
1 h 15 m
Average
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
155 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Vienna for Linz every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Vienna to Linz
 | Distance | 95 miles (154 km) |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 27 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $28 (€25) |
 | Train frequency | 66 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 66 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, FlixTrain or ÖBB |
Trains from Vienna to Linz cover the 95 miles (154 km) long route taking on average 1 h 27 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, FlixTrain or ÖBB. Normally, there are 66 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $16 (€14), but the average price of train tickets is $28 (€25). Travelers depart most frequently from Wien Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Linz Hbf.
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB Nightjet and ÖBB from Vienna to Linz trains
You can travel by train between Vienna and Linz with Westbahn, ÖBB Nightjet and ÖBB for as low as $16 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
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.
Westbahn from Vienna to Linz train information:
- Average Duration: 1 h 16 min
- Cheapest Price: $16
- Westbahn frequency: 28 a day
Trains from Vienna to Linz: Journey Details
The first train from Vienna to Linz departs at 6:30 a.m. and arrives at 7:45 a.m. Services run three times an hour, at thirty, thirty-eight, and fifty-six minutes past up until the last two services at 10:12 p.m. and 11:08 p.m. The weekend schedule is similar, although a few services are omitted from the schedule. All services are run by Deutsche Bahn and, although most are direct, some have one or two changes.
Taking the Train from Vienna
Trains from Vienna to Linz run from Wien Westbahnhof station. The station is located in the Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus district on the inner-city ring road. It is easily accessible by foot from the city center and will take no longer than five minutes to reach by following Mariahilfer Street north for a few hundred metres. Alternatively, there is a subway service that operates every five minutes from Wien Thaliastraße in the city center that takes around two to three minutes to reach the station.
Getting into Linz by Train
as a cultural hub, Linz was, in fact, the official European Capital of Culture in 2009. Be sure to check out the brilliant festivals, particularly the Bruckner Festiva or the Ars Electronica Festival if you're there over the summer. Trains from Vienna to Linz arrive at Linz Hauptbahnhof station, which is in Bahnhofplatz, a plaza situated near the southern edge of the city center. The distance to the heart of the city center is walkable, however tram services 1 and 2 run direct from the station to the city center every ten minutes or so and should take no longer than ten minutes to reach the destination. Services run from as early as 4:08 a.m. to as late as 12:45 a.m.
Train tickets from Vienna to Linz: when to book to save $
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 Vienna - Linz 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 29% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
- If you book a ticket Vienna - Linz with 2 months in advance you save up to about 0% compared to the initial price.
- By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 20%.
- On Omio you can find all offers, train times and prices for train travel in Europe, the U.S., and Canada.
FAQs: Trains from Vienna to Linz
When departing from Vienna, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Wien Hauptbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof and Flughafen Wien. When arriving in Linz, you can end your journey in train stations like Linz Hbf, Linz/Donau Hbf (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn) and Linz/Donau Urfahr.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Wien Hauptbahnhof, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Linz Hbf, located 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre.
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S-Bahn lines: S1, S2, S3, S4, S60, S80
Tram lines: 18, D, O
Bus lines: 13A, 69A, N66, VAL
Train lines: R, RJ, RJX, REX, EC, NJ, EN, ICE, IC
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