Trains from Vienna to Linz

  • Lowest price from ≈ $10.44 €8.99
  • Average duration 1h 13m
  • Connections per day 60
  • Distance 155 km
  • CO₂ per person 2 kg

train from Vienna to Linz

The journey from Vienna to Linz is about 155 km. On average a train trip takes 1h 13m with 60 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ $10.44 €8.99
Trip duration 1h 13m
Connections per day 60
Lowest price ≈ $10.44 €8.99
Highest price ≈ $50.99 €43.90
First departure 12:08 AM
Last departure 09:15 PM
Distance 155 km
Departure Vienna
Arrival Linz
Travel operator WESTbahn
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How much will I pay for train tickets from Vienna to Linz?

When you're traveling from Vienna to Linz, you can expect to pay an average of approximately ≈ $34.03 (€29.30). You might be able to find prices as low as ≈ $10.44 (€8.99), but it all depends on how you travel. Some forms of transport are cheaper than others, and prices will vary according to time of day, day of the week, season, and other factors. For the cheapest train tickets, make your reservation well in advance. If you can, travel at an off-peak time, as train ticket prices will often be reduced. You might also be able to save money by booking a connecting journey, rather than a direct route. Be sure to check the conditions of the ticket before booking, as sometimes cheaper train tickets cannot be changed or refunded. Use Virail to check your options before booking, to ensure that you find the lowest price for your journey.
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Prices will vary when you travel from Vienna to Linz. On average, though, you'll pay about ≈ $34.03 (€29.30) for a train ticket. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper train tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest train tickets.

How much time will it take to go from Vienna to Linz by train?

With a distance of 155 km between Vienna and Linz, it will usually take 1h 13m to complete the journey. This average figure may vary from day to day. Delays could be caused by unexpected weather conditions, roadworks or construction, local events, or other unforeseen circumstances. Remember that your journey may take longer than 1h 13m. Make your plans with this in mind to avoid disappointment, particularly if you are traveling on a tight schedule. The journey between Vienna and Linz by train usually takes 1h 13m to cover a distance of 155 km. The shortest journey from Vienna to Linz will take you 1h 9m. Remember, as always, that this time does not include any delays that might occur due to weather conditions, construction, or unexpected diversions and disruptions. If arriving in Linz quickly is a priority for you, look for express or non-stop services. You may also find that a connecting route reaches your destination faster than some direct journeys. Virail will allow you to explore all your options and come to a decision that suits your needs.

Which stations can I use to travel from Vienna to Linz?

In Vienna, departure stations include . When you arrive in Linz, you may be able to disembark at stations such as . Remember though that the exact stations served on each route can vary. Different providers may depart from and arrive at different stations. Furthermore, if you travel on an express service, the number of stations may be limited, and the exact stations served on a particular route may vary at different times of day or day of the week. Check in advance to ensure that you are departing from and arriving at a station that is convenient for your journey.

How many journeys from Vienna to Linz take place each day?

The exact number of journeys from Vienna to Linz can vary from day to day. Some services may only run on particular days of the week, while others might be seasonal. In general, an average of 60 departures leave each day. These are run by a number of different transport providers, including . On particularly busy days, there can be up to departures. You can usually expect there to be more connections on weekdays. Many providers run fewer journeys on weekends or public holidays. As a traveler, you may prefer to take a direct route from Vienna to Linz. However, you will find more options available to you if you are willing to take a connecting route. These pass through one or more different cities, and you'll have to change along the way. Not all travelers feel comfortable making multiple connections, but if you are, then you will enjoy greater flexibility when making your booking. The exact number of daily departures from Vienna to Linz varies, but in general, you can expect to find 60 direct connections with no changes leaving each day. Travelers who are happy to take an indirect route will find, on average, 0 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Vienna to Linz. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

railjet10.85 kg CO₂
20:38Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 36m
22:28Linz Hbf
≈ $46.58 €40.10
1 changes
railjet10.85 kg CO₂
19:38Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 36m
21:28Linz Hbf
≈ $46.58 €40.10
1 changes
nightjet10.85 kg CO₂
19:38Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 38m
21:32Linz Hbf
≈ $46.58 €40.10
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Next departures from Vienna to Linz

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

WESTbahn ≈ $10.44 €8.99
00:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
01:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $10.44 €8.99
00:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
01:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $10.44 €8.99
05:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
06:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $10.44 €8.99
05:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
06:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $22.06 €18.99
06:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
07:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $22.06 €18.99
06:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
07:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $22.06 €18.99
06:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
07:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $22.06 €18.99
06:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
07:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.99 €43.90
07:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
08:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.99 €43.90
08:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
09:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.99 €43.90
08:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
09:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $27.86 €23.99
08:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
09:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $27.86 €23.99
08:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
09:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.99 €43.90
09:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
10:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.99 €43.90
09:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
10:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.67 €28.99
09:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
10:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.67 €28.99
09:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
10:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.99 €43.90
10:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
11:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.99 €43.90
10:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
11:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.67 €28.99
10:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
11:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.67 €28.99
10:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
11:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.99 €43.90
11:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
12:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.99 €43.90
11:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
12:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.67 €28.99
11:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
12:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.67 €28.99
11:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
12:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $22.06 €18.99
12:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
13:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $22.06 €18.99
12:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
13:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.67 €28.99
12:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
13:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.67 €28.99
12:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
13:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.67 €28.99
13:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
14:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.67 €28.99
13:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
14:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $22.06 €18.99
14:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
15:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $22.06 €18.99
14:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
15:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.67 €28.99
14:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
15:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.67 €28.99
14:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
15:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.99 €43.90
15:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
16:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.99 €43.90
15:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
16:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $27.86 €23.99
15:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
16:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $27.86 €23.99
15:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
16:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.99 €43.90
16:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
17:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.99 €43.90
16:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
17:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.67 €28.99
16:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
17:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.67 €28.99
16:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
17:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.99 €43.90
17:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
18:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.99 €43.90
17:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
18:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.67 €28.99
17:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
18:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.67 €28.99
17:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
18:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.99 €43.90
18:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
19:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.99 €43.90
18:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
19:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.67 €28.99
19:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
20:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.67 €28.99
19:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
20:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $27.86 €23.99
19:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
20:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $27.86 €23.99
19:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
20:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $22.06 €18.99
20:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
21:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $22.06 €18.99
20:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
21:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $22.06 €18.99
20:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
21:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $22.06 €18.99
20:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
21:54 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $22.06 €18.99
21:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
1h 16m · direct
22:24 Linz - Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $22.06 €18.99
21:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
1h 9m · direct
22:24 Linz - Hbf
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Carriers on this route

Learn more about carriers on this route.

WestBahn is a railway company operating in Austria, mainly on the Western railway line between Vienna and Salzburg. It was established in 2008 and focuses on comfort and customer pleasure while providing regular passenger train services. WestBahn operates a fleet of modern trains equipped with free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and air conditioning.

Ticket types and services from Vienna to Linz

Compare different ticket types and on-board services for the journey from Vienna to Linz.

Standard Class

A standard ticket is a type of ticket for the second class.
  • Wi-Fi
  • Power sockets
  • Luggage
  • Accessibility
  • Food and drink
  • Air conditioning
  • Bicycle

Comfort Class

Comfort ticket is a type of ticket for the second class, but offers more amenities than the Standard ticket like more legroom. Also, the seat reservation is included.
  • Wi-Fi
  • Power sockets
  • Luggage
  • Accessibility
  • Food and drink
  • Air conditioning
  • Bicycle

First Class

First class ticket offers flexibility and extra comfort both in reservation and in terms of amenities.
  • Wi-Fi
  • Power sockets
  • Luggage
  • Accessibility
  • Food and drink
  • Air conditioning
  • Bicycle

Facility description

Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.

Facilities Description
Wi-Fi
Enjoy uninterrupted online connectivity with WiFi available on all WESTbahn journeys between Vienna and Salzburg.
Power sockets
Each eats come equipped with a 220V power socket on WESTbahn trains.
Luggage
While there is no specific limit to the amount of luggage you can bring on board, there may be an additional charge of €5 for bulky luggage or for carrying a third piece of luggage. This decision is at the discretion of the onboard staff.
Accessibility
In Austria, the WESTbahn's low-floor design ensures barrier-free access. However, platform heights differ in certain Munich stations, so a ramp in carriage 14 assists with boarding. This carriage, ideal for those with mobility challenges, boasts wider aisles, two reservable wheelchair spots, and a nearby restroom with accessibility features.
Food and drink
WESTbahn trains feature WESTcafés with seating and vending machines offering a range of snacks and beverages. While onboard service is inclusive in WESTbahn PLUS, in other sections, stewards will deliver refreshments depending on train occupancy and conditions.
Air conditioning
Every coach offers the comfort of air conditioning.
Bicycle
You can take your bike on WESTbahn trains by reserving a spot for €4.90-€9.90, depending on the route. Without a reservation, it'll cost an additional €5.10 onboard, subject to availability. Children's bikes require payment, but folded e-scooters ride for free if stored properly. Keep in mind that tandems and mopeds aren't allowed, and some high-demand train connections may exclude bike reservations.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 10.85kg
bus 11.63kg
flight 31kg
carpool 24.8kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Vienna to Linz?

The train journey between Vienna and Linz emits 10.85kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Vienna and Linz?

Taking the train between Vienna and Linz saves 20.15kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 0.78kg compared to the bus and 13.95kg compared to the car.

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