How to travel from Linz to Vienna

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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 prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. 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 $13, and a bus costs an average of $31.

Distance: 96 miles (155 km)

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$43

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$44

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$50

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2h 21m

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1h 51m

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4h 2m

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3h 32m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Vienna is a train with an average price of $43 (€35).

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

A train is $1 (€0.89) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Vienna costing on average $44 (€36).

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Vienna is by train with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Linz and Vienna including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Linz to Vienna among Omio's users.

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from Linz to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

train

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

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

Cheapest

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

Fastest

  • ÖBBRJX 169
    9:17 PM1h15
    Linz Hbf
    10:32 PMVienna Hbf
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 841
    9:32 PM1h31
    Linz Hbf
    11:03 PMVienna Hbf
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 847
    4:32 AM1h31
    Linz Hbf
    6:03 AMVienna Hbf
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 1225
    6:28 PM1h19
    Linz Hbf
    7:47 PMVienna Hbf
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:10 AM9h00
    Linz, Industriezeile
    8:10 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $381One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:15 PM7h05
    Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)
    9:20 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:15 PM7h35
    Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)
    9:50 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $391One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Linz to Vienna

The Best Way According to our Users

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.

FAQs
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 $43 (€35).

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

A train is $1 (€0.89) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Vienna costing on average $44 (€36).

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Vienna is by train with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 32m.

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 13 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 | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Linz to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 44 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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.
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