How to travel from Innsbruck to Linz

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Compare train and bus for Innsbruck to Linz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €16.

Distance: 152 miles (245 km)

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€42

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€37

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Cheapest

4h 6m

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Fastest

3h 36m

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4h 42m

Average total duration

4h 12m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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from Innsbruck to Linz

How to get from Innsbruck to Linz by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Linz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

ÖBBRJX 863+ÖBB | InterCityIC 643
09:14AM3h16
Innsbruck Hbf
12:30PMLinz Hbf
$631One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:45AM8h30
Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
04:15PMLinz, Industriezeile
$501One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

ÖBBRJX 765
08:16AM2h59
Innsbruck Hbf
11:15AMLinz Hbf
$971One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Westbahn
06:26AM3h08
Innsbruck Hbf
09:34AMLinz Hbf
$621One-way
0 transfers
ÖBBRJX 765+ÖBB | InterCityIC 641
08:16AM3h14
Innsbruck Hbf
11:30AMLinz Hbf
$831One-way
1 transfer
Westbahn
06:26PM3h08
Innsbruck Hbf
09:34PMLinz Hbf
$821One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:55AM8h00
Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
11:55AMLinz, Industriezeile
$501One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:15PM8h34
Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
11:49PMLinz, Industriezeile
$501One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:20AM7h40
Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
08:00AMLinz, Industriezeile
$501One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Innsbruck to Linz

Travel to Linz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Innsbruck to Linz.

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There are 2 options to travel between Innsbruck and Linz including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Innsbruck to Linz is a train with an average price of $19 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Linz:

A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Innsbruck to Linz costing on average $31 (€24).

The fastest way to travel from Innsbruck to Linz is by train with an average journey time of 2h 58m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 0m.

The distance from Innsbruck to Linz is approximately 152 miles (245 km).
The average frequency per day from Innsbruck to Linz is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Linz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Innsbruck to Linz:
  • Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Innsbruck to Linz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Linz by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Innsbruck to Linz with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct trains per day with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Innsbruck to Linz often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Salzburg, Munich, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Linz and these popular destinations at a great price.

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