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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Salzburg to Linz: Most travelers board their bus from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile. Most travelers board their train from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.

Which travel companies can take me from Salzburg to Linz?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Salzburg to Linz: You can take a bus from Salzburg to Linz with BlaBlaCar or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $37 (€32) with FlixBus from Salzburg to Linz. You can travel by train to Linz from Salzburg with Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or ÖBB | InterCity, and you can find Westbahn Salzburg to Linz tickets for $6 (€5) on Omio.

Can I find a direct route from Salzburg to Linz?

Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Linz with the following travel companies: Direct train available with Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | S-Bahn or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) 39 direct trains per day. Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Linz as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Salzburg to Linz.

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Travel Information between Salzburg and Linz

Distance	67 miles (108 km)
Available travel modes	Train or bus
Ticket price range	$11 - $37
Cheapest mode	Train • $11 (€10) • 1 h 8 min
Fastest mode	Train • $11 (€10) • 1 h 8 min
Popular travel companies	BlaBlaCar or Westbahn

Take a train or bus to travel 67 miles (108 km) from Salzburg to Linz. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar or Westbahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Salzburg to Linz.

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Cheapest price	€5Cheapest	-
Average price	€17Cheapest	-
Average duration	1h 8m	-
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First departure	12:32 AM	2:30 AM
Last departure	11:45 PM	9:56 PM
No. of daily departures	36	27
Companies	ÖBB \| S-Bahn ÖBB ÖBB \| Euro City (EC) Westbahn ÖBB \| Nightjet ÖBB \| InterCity FlixTrain ÖBB \| Railjet	BlaBlaCar FlixBus

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

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How to get from Salzburg to Linz

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Salzburg to Linz, 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 Salzburg to Linz 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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Westbahn, ÖBB Nightjet and Leo Express will get you from Salzburg to Linz at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

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Westbahn is a train company based in Austria, offering services throughout the country. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains, including the EuroCity, InterCity, and RailJet. The EuroCity is a high-speed train that connects major cities in Austria, while the InterCity is a regional train that stops at smaller towns and villages. The RailJet is a luxurious train that offers a range of onboard amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. Westbahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Passengers can also purchase tickets online or at the station. The most popular routes for Westbahn include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. All of these routes offer frequent departures throughout the day, making it easy to find a convenient time to travel.

ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.

ÖBB is the national railway company of Austria, providing a comprehensive network of services throughout the country including trains between Salzburg and Linz. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity Express (ICE) trains, EuroCity (EC) trains, InterCity (IC) trains, and Regional Express (REX) trains. ICE trains are the fastest, offering the most comfortable and luxurious travel experience, while EC trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable journey. IC trains are the most common, providing a reliable and affordable service, and REX trains are the slowest but offer the most frequent stops. ÖBB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for ÖBB include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz.

Leo Express is a Czech train and bus company which offers the following travel ticket types for your travel between Salzburg and Linz: Economy, Economy Plus, Business and Premium.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Linz

FAQs: Travel to Linz 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 Salzburg to Linz.

There are 2 travel options from Salzburg to Linz: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Linz is a train with an average price of $11 (€10).

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

Taking a train costs $25 (€22) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $37 (€32).

The fastest way to get to Linz from Salzburg is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 8 min.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Getting to Linz by bus takes 1 h 12 min on average.

Linz is approximately 67 miles (108 km) away from Salzburg.

The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Linz is:

39 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Salzburg to Linz as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Salzburg to Linz:

Most travelers board their bus from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
Most travelers board their train from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Salzburg to Linz:

You can take a bus from Salzburg to Linz with BlaBlaCar or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $37 (€32) with FlixBus from Salzburg to Linz.
You can travel by train to Linz from Salzburg with Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or ÖBB | InterCity, and you can find Westbahn Salzburg to Linz tickets for $6 (€5) on Omio.

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

Direct train available with Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | S-Bahn or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) 39 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Linz as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Salzburg to Linz.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Salzburg to Linz often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Vienna, Prague, Munich or Budapest. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Salzburg and Linz itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Linz and any of these top destinations today!

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