How to get from Linz to Salzburg
- 106 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 14m
- 40 train departures a day with ÖBB
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At a glance
Fastest
1h 14m
direct
Train
€17
Cheapest
1h 50m
direct
Bus
€9
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Linz to Salzburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 106 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
106 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €10Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 1h 14mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €7Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 1h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€10Omio catalogue, Sep 261h 14m · directSee Train details
- Bus€7Omio catalogue, Sep 261h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Linz to Salzburg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Linz → Salzburgbus
FlixBus·1h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Linz to Salzburg
ÖBB runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:03 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ÖBBtrain | 40 | 05:03 | 23:45 |
| FlixBusbus | 12 | 01:30 | 21:50 |
| Various operatorstrain | 1 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Linz to Salzburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Linz to Salzburg, about 1h 50m. In total it's roughly €9 over 1h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Linz to Salzburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Linz to Salzburg?
The most useful route takes about 1h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Linz to Salzburg?
The first train with ÖBB leaves at 05:03 and the last at 23:45, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Linz to Salzburg?
40 a day with ÖBB, between 05:03 and 23:45.
When is the first bus from Linz to Salzburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:30 and the last at 21:50, from Linz Industriezeile, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Linz to Salzburg?
12 a day with FlixBus, between 01:30 and 21:50.
Which station does the bus from Linz to Salzburg leave from?
Linz Industriezeile with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Salzburg from Linz?
About 106 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Linz to Salzburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €9. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Linz to Salzburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB.
Can you get from Linz to Salzburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Linz to Salzburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026