How to get from Vienna to Linz
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Linz. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 16m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 162 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
Vienna to Linz: cheapest or fastest?
| Price | Duration | Transfers | Transport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | $42 | 2h 16m | direct | train |
| Cheapest found | $17 | 3h 40m | 1 transfer | bus |
| Fastest found | $39 | 1h 19m | direct | train |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
The journey, step by step
- 1trainVienna → Linz
ÖBB
How the trip from Vienna to Linz works
Start with a ÖBB train from Vienna to Linz, about 1h 19m. In total it's roughly EUR 36 over 2h 16m, direct, no transfers. The total runs door to door, so about 57 min of it is getting to the stop and waiting, not riding.
Who runs Vienna to Linz
The Vienna to Linz route is operated by ÖBB. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Vienna to Linz prices by travel date
The cheapest price we found for each upcoming date we checked.
Vienna to Linz: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Linz?
The most useful route takes about 2h 16m by train, with no transfer.
How far is Linz from Vienna?
About 162 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Linz cost?
The best price in our latest search was $17. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Vienna to Linz?
This route is run by ÖBB. You book directly with them.
Can you get from Vienna to Linz without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 40m.
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 a trusted partner. We never add a booking fee, so the price you see is the price you pay there.
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