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Compare train and bus for 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 an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. 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 $43, while a bus costs an average of $46.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Linz to Vienna
Compare the available ways to get from Linz to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Vienna:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Vienna costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 37m.
The journey is about 35m faster (1h 27m by train vs 2h 2m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($43 (€36) vs $49 (€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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Linz to Vienna
How to get from Linz to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 8214:10 AM1h25Linz Hbf5:35 AMVienna$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
RJ 8214:10 AM1h25Linz Hbf5:35 AMVienna$121One-way0 transfers
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RJX 36711:20 PM1h15Linz Hbf12:35 AMVienna$181One-way0 transfers
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IC 8419:32 PM1h31Linz Hbf11:03 PMVienna$121One-way0 transfers
IC 8474:32 AM1h31Linz Hbf6:03 AMVienna$121One-way0 transfers
IC 84310:32 PM1h31Linz Hbf12:03 AMVienna$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM10h00Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)6:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$571One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM7h05Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)9:20 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$581One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM7h35Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)9:50 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Vienna:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Vienna costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 37m.
- Around 56 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Vienna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Vienna Westbahnhof.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, LikeBus, Euroticket, LikeBus to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Vienna by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Infobus, LikeBus, Euroticket, LikeBus.
- 51 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
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