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Compare train and flight for Vienna to Lienz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Lienz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $65, while a flight costs an average of $226.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price Cheapest | $226 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Lienz
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Lienz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Lienz:
A train is $162 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Lienz costing on average $226 (€188).
Other travel options to Lienz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Tickets start at around $65 (€54) compared to roughly $104 (€87) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€33). The journey takes 5h 32m versus 5h 4m 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 Vienna to Lienz
How to get from Vienna to Lienz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Lienz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RJX 251+
S 62:53 PM 5h23 Vienna Hbf 8:16 PM Lienz $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- RJX 251+S 6
2:53 PM 5h23 Vienna Hbf 8:16 PM Lienz $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- OS109
10:10 AM 0h45 Vienna International Airport 10:55 AM Klagenfurt Airport $146 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- RJX 831+S 6
2:53 PM 5h23 Vienna Hbf 8:16 PM Lienz $30 1 One-way 1 transfer - RJX 531+S 6
5:53 AM 5h23 Vienna Hbf 11:16 AM Lienz $30 1 One-way 1 transfer - RJX19556+S 6
6:53 AM 5h23 Vienna Hbf 12:16 PM Lienz $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Lienz:
A train is $162 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Lienz costing on average $226 (€188).
Other travel options to Lienz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Lienz as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Klagenfurt Airport.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation to go to Lienz by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight to go to Lienz by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation.
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