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Best day trips from Linz

The most popular day trips from Linz are Vienna, Salzburg, Wels, Steyr, and St Pölten. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journeyfrom Linz on Omio.

A view of Vienna

Day trip from Linz to Vienna

Why visit Vienna for the day?

Vienna is Austria’s imperial capital, known for palaces, classical music, and café culture. It combines grand historic architecture with a calm, polished city life shaped by museums, parks, and the Danube.

How to get from Linz to Vienna?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €30, and a bus costs an average of €41.

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A view of Salzburg

Day trip from Linz to Salzburg

Why visit Salzburg for the day?

Salzburg is known for Mozart, Baroque architecture, and the fortress overlooking its Old Town. Set between the Salzach River and nearby Alps, it feels elegant, compact, and easy to explore.

How to get from Linz to Salzburg?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Salzburg 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 bus which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €18, and a bus costs an average of €34.

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A view of Wels

Day trip from Linz to Wels

Why visit Wels for the day?

Wels in Upper Austria is known for its Roman history, trade fairs, and compact old town by the Traun River. It feels practical and lived-in, with historic streets and civic life shaping the center.

How to get from Linz to Wels?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Wels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, and a bus costs an average of €10.

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A view of Steyr

Day trip from Linz to Steyr

Why visit Steyr for the day?

Steyr in Upper Austria is known for its well-preserved old town and its long ironworking tradition. At the confluence of the Enns and Steyr rivers, medieval streets and Baroque buildings give it a historic yet working-city character.

How to get from Linz to Steyr?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Steyr among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €12.

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A view of St Pölten

Day trip from Linz to St Pölten

Why visit St Pölten for the day?

St. Pölten is the capital of Lower Austria, known for its baroque center and modern government district. It feels calm and practical, with museums, cultural venues, and green surroundings shaping the city’s character.

How to get from Linz to St Pölten?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to St Pölten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €34, and a train costs an average of €34.

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