How to get from Vienna to Linz
- 154 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 19m
- 40 train departures a day with ÖBB
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 19m
direct
Train
€22
Cheapest
2h 10m
direct
Bus
€10
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 22 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Linz. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 154 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
154 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €5Omio catalogue, Sep 23 | 1h 19mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Sep 23 | 2h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€5Omio catalogue, Sep 231h 19m · directSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Sep 232h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Linz: 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.
- 1Vienna Central → Linzbus
FlixBus·2h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Vienna to Linz
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€130October 2026
€73Departures from Vienna to Linz
ÖBB runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:28 and the last at 19:57.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ÖBBtrain | 40 | 00:28 | 19:57 |
| FlixBusbus | 20 | 02:35 | 19:55 |
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 Wed, Sep 23
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Linz works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Vienna Central to Linz, about 2h 10m. In total it's roughly €10 over 2h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Vienna to Linz: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Linz?
The most useful route takes about 2h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Vienna to Linz?
The first train with ÖBB leaves at 00:28 and the last at 19:57, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Vienna to Linz?
40 a day with ÖBB, between 00:28 and 19:57.
When is the first bus from Vienna to Linz?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:35 and the last at 19:55, from Vienna Erdberg, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vienna to Linz?
20 a day with FlixBus, between 02:35 and 19:55.
Which station does the bus from Vienna to Linz leave from?
Vienna Erdberg with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Linz from Vienna?
About 154 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Linz cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €10. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Vienna to Linz?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB.
Can you get from Vienna to Linz without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Linz?
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: 22 Sep 2026