The average train between Salzburg and Linz takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg to Linz. 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 hourly between Salzburg and Linz. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Linz at 9:44 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Linz station. Services depart hourly, and operate Every 4 hours. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
Salzburg to Linz train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Linz train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Book your Salzburg to Linz train tickets online with Railjet, WESTbahn Gmbh and 4 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Linz is 125.5 km. The road distance is 124 km.
Railjet operates a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Linz/Donau Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Five other operators also service this route.