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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 52m. 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 $28.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Linz to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NJ 404218:27 AM1h21Linz Hbf9:48 AMVienna Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
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NJ 404218:27 AM1h21Linz Hbf9:48 AMVienna Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
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RJX 7639:17 AM1h15Linz Hbf10:32 AMVienna Hbf$521One-way0 transfers
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90910:06 AM1h16Linz Hbf11:22 AMVienna Westbahnhof$481One-way0 transfers
9079:06 AM1h16Linz Hbf10:22 AMVienna Westbahnhof$481One-way0 transfers
91111:06 AM1h16Linz Hbf12:22 PMVienna Westbahnhof$481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM7h05Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)9:20 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM10h00Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)6:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM7h35Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)9:50 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Vienna:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Vienna costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
- 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.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 44 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB.
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