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Compare bus and train for 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 an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, while a bus costs an average of $41.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Salzburg:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Salzburg costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 0m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $41 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€16). The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Linz to Salzburg
How to get from Linz to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJX199607:45 AM1h08Linz Hbf8:53 AMSalzburg Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- RJX199607:45 AM1h08Linz Hbf8:53 AMSalzburg Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- RJX199607:45 AM1h08Linz Hbf8:53 AMSalzburg Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJX 6649:45 PM1h14Linz Hbf10:59 PMSalzburg Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
- RJX 76410:45 PM1h14Linz Hbf11:59 PMSalzburg Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
- RJX 76811:45 PM1h14Linz Hbf12:59 AMSalzburg Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM7h55Linz, Industriezeile6:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$381One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM7h15Linz, Industriezeile9:15 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$391One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM6h30Linz, Industriezeile9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Salzburg:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Salzburg costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 0m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, ArdaTur to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Nightjet, SNCB to go to Salzburg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 31 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Nightjet, SNCB.
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