The average train between Linz and Salzburg takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Linz to Salzburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Linz and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Linz is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 12:59 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Linz station and arriving at Salzburg station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Every 3 hours. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.
Linz to Salzburg train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Salzburg train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
Book your Linz to Salzburg train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, Railjet and 5 other operators.
The distance between Linz and Salzburg is 108.2 km. The road distance is 124 km.
Railjet operates a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Salzburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 1h 8m. 10 other operators also service this route.