How many services a day are there between Vienna and Linz?

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.

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

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.

Which travel companies can get me from Vienna to Linz?

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 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. Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni to go to Linz by bus.

Can I find a direct route between Vienna and Linz?

Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Linz with the following travel companies: 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). 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni.

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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 Cheapest	$46 Average price
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions
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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.

910
10:38 AM1h16
Vienna Westbahnhof
11:54 AMLinz Hbf
$541One-way
0 transfers

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910
10:38 AM1h16
Vienna Westbahnhof
11:54 AMLinz Hbf
$541One-way
0 transfers

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RJX 562
9:28 AM1h15
Vienna Hbf
10:43 AMLinz Hbf
$581One-way
0 transfers

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9:08 AM1h16
Vienna Westbahnhof
10:24 AMLinz Hbf
$541One-way
0 transfers
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9:38 AM1h16
Vienna Westbahnhof
10:54 AMLinz Hbf
$541One-way
0 transfers
912
11:38 AM1h16
Vienna Westbahnhof
12:54 PMLinz Hbf
$541One-way
0 transfers

FlixBus · FlixBus
9:45 AM8h40
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
6:25 PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)
$711One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus
9:10 AM9h15
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
6:25 PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)
$721One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus
7:15 PM7h10
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
2:25 AMLinz, Industriezeile
$661One-way
1 transfer

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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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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 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.
Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni to go to Linz by bus.

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

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).
3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni.

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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