How to get from Vienna to Linz
Vienna to Linz is 154 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 1h 15m by train. The trip takes 7h 15m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Vienna to Linz by price and travel time (route calculated on 7 November 2026).
- 40 train departures a day with ÖBB
- First train at 00:28, last at 19:57
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Linz. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 154 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
154 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €5Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 8 | 1h 15mFastestdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €22Omio catalogue, Nov 8 | 7h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
| See bus tickets on Omio | |||
- Train€5Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 81h 15m · directFastestSee Train details
- Bus€22Omio catalogue, Nov 87h 15m · 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vienna → Linzbus
FlixBus·2h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
- Mon, Nov 9around €11
- Tue, Nov 10around €11
- Wed, Nov 11around €11
- Thu, Nov 12around €11
- Fri, Nov 13around €11
- Sat, Nov 14around €11
- Sun, Nov 15around €11
- Sat, Nov 21around €11
- Sun, Nov 22around €11
- Thu, Dec 3around €11
- Sat, Dec 5around €11
- Mon, Dec 7around €11
- Tue, Dec 8around €11
- Wed, Dec 16around €11
- Wed, Jan 6around €11
- Thu, Jan 7around €11
Cheapest flight fare by month, Vienna to Linz
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €186 | |
| December 2026 | €151 | |
| January 2027 | €151 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures 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 | · | 03:35 | 18:35 |
All departures ÖBB
- 00:28
- 04:57
- 05:28
- 05:57
- 06:28
- 06:57
- 07:13
- 07:28
- 07:45
- 07:57
- 08:28
- 08:57
- 09:13
- 09:28
- 09:57
- 10:28
- 10:57
- 11:13
- 11:28
- 11:57
- 12:28
- 12:57
- 13:28
- 13:57
- 14:28
- 14:57
- 15:13
- 15:28
- 15:57
- 16:28
- 16:57
- 17:13
- 17:28
- 17:57
- 18:13
- 18:28
- 18:36
- 18:57
- 19:28
- 19:57
All departures FlixBus
- 03:35
- 04:00
- 04:35
- 05:00
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 14:20
- 17:10
- 17:35
- 18:10
- 18:35
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. 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 Sun, Nov 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB.
How the trip from Vienna to Linz works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 7 November 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Vienna to Linz, about 2h 20m. In total it's roughly €11 over 2h 20m, direct, no transfers.
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Vienna to Linz: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Linz?
Routavio's route check on 7 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 2h 20m 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?
Routavio's timetable check shows 40 train departures 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 03:35 and the last at 18:35, from Vienna Erdberg, according to the published timetable.
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 estimate for the route we recommend is around €11. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Vienna to Linz?
According to Routavio's route data, 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?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 7 Nov 2026