How to travel from Vienna to Linz

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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Linz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 $12, and a bus costs an average of $27.

Distance: 96 miles (155 km)

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$40

Average price

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$46

Average price

2h 14m

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1h 44m

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30m

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3h 23m

Average total duration

2h 53m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Vienna to Linz

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

Our recommendation

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

ÖBB | ICEICE 1224
10:05AM1h27
Vienna Hbf
11:32AMLinz Hbf
$411One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:15PM10h10
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
02:25AMLinz, Industriezeile
$371One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

ÖBBRJX 562
09:28AM1h15
Vienna Hbf
10:43AMLinz Hbf
$581One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Westbahn
10:32AM1h22
Vienna Westbahnhof
11:54AMLinz Hbf
$471One-way
0 transfers
Westbahn
10:02AM1h22
Vienna Westbahnhof
11:24AMLinz Hbf
$471One-way
0 transfers
Westbahn
11:02AM1h22
Vienna Westbahnhof
12:24PMLinz Hbf
$471One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:30AM9h55
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
06:25PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)
$381One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:15PM11h10
Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal
03:25AMLinz, Industriezeile
$551One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:10PM11h15
Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal
02:25AMLinz, Industriezeile
$551One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Vienna to Linz

The Best Way According to our Users

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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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Linz

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 options to travel between Vienna and Linz including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Linz is a train with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Linz costing on average $27 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Linz is by train with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 10m.

The distance from Vienna to Linz is approximately 96 miles (155 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Linz is:
  • Around 47 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Linz 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 Vienna to Linz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Linz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni to go to Linz by bus.
  • Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCB, České dráhy (ČD) to go to Linz by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Linz with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni.
  • 42 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCB, České dráhy (ČD).
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Linz often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Salzburg, Munich, Budapest, Berlin. 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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