The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna Hbf to Linz Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$30
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$50
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 15 m
Trains on Sep 18
46
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna Hbf to Linz Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna Hbf to Linz Hbf will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 46 trains from Vienna Hbf to Linz Hbf, including 46 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 155 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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.
RJ 82012:28 AM1h29Vienna Hbf1:57 AMLinz Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
RJ 25910:57 PM1h33Vienna Hbf12:30 AMLinz Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
IC 5426:57 AM1h31Vienna Hbf8:28 AMLinz Hbf$431One-way0 transfers
IC 8484:57 AM1h31Vienna Hbf6:28 AMLinz Hbf$431One-way0 transfers
IC 4075:39 AM1h34Vienna Hbf7:13 AMLinz Hbf$491One-way0 transfers
RJX1347010:28 AM1h15Vienna Hbf11:43 AMLinz Hbf$511One-way0 transfers
RJX1997611:28 AM1h15Vienna Hbf12:43 PMLinz Hbf$511One-way0 transfers
RJX199161:28 PM1h15Vienna Hbf2:43 PMLinz Hbf$511One-way0 transfers
RJX199385:28 AM1h15Vienna Hbf6:43 AMLinz Hbf$511One-way0 transfers
RJX134742:28 PM1h15Vienna Hbf3:43 PMLinz Hbf$511One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Vienna Hbf to Linz Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna Hbf to Linz Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $42, while a bus costs an average of $45.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m 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 Hbf to Linz Hbf:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna Hbf to Linz Hbf costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Linz Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
The journey is about 38m faster (1h 24m by train vs 2h 2m by car) and roughly $8 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($42 (€34) vs $50 (€41)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Vienna Hbf to Linz Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna Hbf to Linz Hbf trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1212 | 3:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h19 | 4:32 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 187 | 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 4:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 740 | 3:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h31 | 5:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 66 | 4:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 5:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19986 | 4:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 5:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 742 | 4:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h31 | 6:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 1210 | 5:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h19 | 6:32 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19970 | 5:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 6:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 744 | 5:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h31 | 7:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 448 | 6:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h19 | 7:32 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 68 | 6:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 7:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19988 | 6:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 7:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 40490 | 6:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h24 | 8:00 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 746 | 6:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h31 | 8:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19972 | 7:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 8:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 748 | 7:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h31 | 9:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 664 | 8:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 9:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 840 | 8:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h31 | 10:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 764 | 9:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 10:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 460 | 9:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h31 | 11:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 768 | 10:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 11:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 259 | 10:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h33 | 12:30 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 462 | 11:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h20 | 12:48 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
RJ 820 | 12:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h29 | 1:57 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 848 | 4:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h31 | 6:28 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19938 | 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 6:43 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 407 | 5:39 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h34 | 7:13 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 540 | 5:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h31 | 7:28 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 260 | 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 7:43 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 542 | 6:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h31 | 8:28 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 1218 | 7:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h19 | 8:32 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19910 | 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 8:43 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 544 | 7:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h31 | 9:28 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 262 | 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 9:43 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 546 | 8:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h31 | 10:28 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 1216 | 9:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h19 | 10:32 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19912 | 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 10:43 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 548 | 9:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h31 | 11:28 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX13470 | 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 11:43 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 640 | 10:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h31 | 12:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1214 | 11:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h19 | 12:32 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19976 | 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 12:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 642 | 11:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 1h31 | 1:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 62 | 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 1:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 644 | 12:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h31 | 2:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19916 | 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 2:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 646 | 1:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h31 | 3:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX13474 | 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 3:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 648 | 2:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 1h31 | 4:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna Hbf to Linz Hbf
Trains from Vienna Hbf to Linz Hbf run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:57, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (155 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 96 miles (155 km) |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 2:57 AM |
Last train 10:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX from Vienna Hbf to Linz Hbf trainsÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX trains will get you between Vienna Hbf and Linz Hbf from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | REX
FAQs: Trains from Vienna Hbf to Linz Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna Hbf to Linz Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Linz Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vienna Hbf to Linz Hbf
Most Vienna Hbf to Linz Hbf trains use the Wien Westbahnhof to Linz Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Vienna Hbf and Linz Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Wien Hauptbahnhof from Vienna city centre
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Getting to Linz Hbf from Linz city centre
Linz Hbf is 1 km from Linz city centre. Public transport options include:
Linz Hbf train station facilities and services
Linz Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Josef Linz, Das Anton
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Linz Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Linz Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Linz Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Linz Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Linz Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schillerpark, Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark, Park Inn by Radisson Linz.
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