How many services a day are there between Linz and Vienna?

The average frequency per day from Linz to Vienna is:Around 48 trains per day.Around 14 buses per day.Around 1 flights 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.

Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Linz to Vienna?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Linz to Vienna: Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Vienna Westbahnhof.Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).

Which travel companies can get me from Linz to Vienna?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Linz to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you: Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB to go to Vienna by train.Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Vienna by bus.

Can I find a direct route between Linz and Vienna?

Yes, there are direct services available from Linz to Vienna with the following travel companies: 45 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB. 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Infobus.

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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 $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. 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 $36, while a bus costs an average of $50.

Distance: 96 miles (155 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus
$36 Average price Cheapest	$50 Average price
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions
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Direct Options	Direct Options

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

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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 821
4:10 AM1h25
Linz Hbf
5:35 AMVienna Hbf
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RJ 821
4:10 AM1h25
Linz Hbf
5:35 AMVienna Hbf
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RJX13483
10:17 PM1h15
Linz Hbf
11:32 PMVienna Hbf
$371One-way
0 transfers

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Bus

IC 843
10:32 PM1h31
Linz Hbf
12:03 AMVienna Hbf
$121One-way
0 transfers
IC 843+REX 7
10:32 PM2h13
Linz Hbf
12:45 AMVienna Airport
$181One-way
1 transfer
IC 841
9:32 PM1h31
Linz Hbf
11:03 PMVienna Hbf
$251One-way
0 transfers

FlixBus · FlixBus
2:15 AM10h00
Linz, Industriezeile
12:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$371One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus
11:10 AM10h05
Linz, Industriezeile
9:15 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
$371One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus
4:20 PM10h05
Linz, Industriezeile
2:25 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$371One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Linz to Vienna

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Linz to Vienna, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Linz to Vienna and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Linz to Vienna

Travel to Vienna 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 Linz to Vienna.

There are 2 options to travel between Linz and Vienna including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Vienna is a train with an average price of $36 (€29).

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

A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Vienna costing on average $50 (€40).

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Vienna is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 56m.

The distance from Linz to Vienna is approximately 96 miles (155 km).

The average frequency per day from Linz to Vienna is:

Around 48 trains per day.
Around 14 buses per day.
Around 1 flights 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Linz to Vienna:

Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Vienna Westbahnhof.
Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Linz to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB to go to Vienna by train.
Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Vienna by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Linz to Vienna with the following travel companies:

45 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB.
3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Infobus.

Omio customers who travel from Linz to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Vienna to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.

Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.

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