How to travel from Vienna to Linz

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Travel Information to Linz from Vienna

distanceDistance95 miles (154 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$11 - $40
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $11 (€10) • 1 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeBus • $40 (€35) • 1 h 9 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar or Westbahn

Travel 95 miles (154 km) by train or bus to Linz from Vienna. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar or Westbahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, ferry, flight or train from Vienna to Linz.

Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Vienna to Linz

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 5Cheapest 26
Average price 18Cheapest 50
Average duration1h 15m9h 55m
Direct Options
First departure12:02 AM2:25 AM
Last departure11:53 PM11:33 PM
No. of daily departures4410
Companies
  • ÖBB | ICE
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
  • ÖBB
  • Westbahn
  • ÖBB | Nightjet
  • ÖBB | Railjet
  • ÖBB | InterCity
  • FlixTrain
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • FlixBus
  • BlaBlaCar

Travel options
from Vienna to Linz

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

Our recommendation
train

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

Westbahn
10:15AM1h39
Vienna Westbahnhof
11:54AMLinz Hbf
$381One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Westbahn
10:15AM1h39
Vienna Westbahnhof
11:54AMLinz Hbf
$381One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Westbahn
10:15AM1h39
Vienna Westbahnhof
11:54AMLinz Hbf
$381One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Westbahn
09:15AM1h39
Vienna Westbahnhof
10:54AMLinz Hbf
$381One-way
0 transfers
Westbahn
11:45AM1h39
Vienna Westbahnhof
01:24PMLinz Hbf
$381One-way
0 transfers
Westbahn
10:45AM1h39
Vienna Westbahnhof
12:24PMLinz Hbf
$441One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:30AM9h55
Vienna
06:25PMLinz
$491One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
04:55AM9h55
Vienna
02:50PMLinz, Industriezeile
$511One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
01:15PM13h10
Vienna
02:25AMLinz, Industriezeile
$491One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Vienna to Linz

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Vienna 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 Vienna 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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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Vienna to Linz

Travel between Vienna and Linz on Westbahn, ÖBB Nightjet and ÖBB travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

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.

    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 Vienna 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 Vienna to Linz.
      FAQs

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

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

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

      A train is $29 (€25) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Linz costing on average $40 (€35).

      Taking a train costs () less than taking a ferry, which costs on average () for the same trip.

      A train is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Vienna to Linz.

      The fastest way from Vienna to Linz is by bus with an average journey time of 1 h 9 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Linz that take longer:

      Taking a train requires on average 1 h 15 min of travel time.

      You should expect to travel around 95 miles (154 km) between Vienna and Linz.

      The average frequency per day from Vienna to Linz is:

      • Around 50 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Linz from Vienna 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 Vienna to Linz:

      • Most travelers catch their bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
      • Most travelers board their plane from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
      • Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Vienna to Linz depart from Vienna Hbf to Linz Hbf.

      The following travel companies offer services from Vienna to Linz:

      • BlaBlaCar or FlixBus can get you to Linz by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Vienna to Linz for $40 (€35) on Omio.
      • Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn can get you to Linz by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with ÖBB from Vienna to Linz for $11 (€10) on Omio.

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

      • You'll find 50 direct trains a day to Linz with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity or Deutsche Bahn.

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

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