There are 5 ways to get from Linz to Vienna by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via Wien Westbahnhof
best- Take the train from Linz Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain 955 / ...
1h 25m€25–70Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Linz to Vienna180.8 km
2h 32m€10Bus
- Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus 1291
2h 18m€18–27Train
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
1h 29m€24–93Drive 180.6 km
- Drive from Linz to Viennacar 180.6 km
1h 55m€30–43
Linz to Vienna by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Linz to Vienna is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Linz to Vienna is to train via Wien Westbahnhof which takes 1h 25m and costs €25 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Vienna station. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Linz to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Stephansplatz via Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Linz and Vienna is 184 km. The road distance is 180.6 km.
The best way to get from Linz to Vienna without a car is to train via Wien Westbahnhof which takes 1h 25m and costs €25 - €75.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Linz to Vienna, including transfers.
Linz to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.
Linz to Vienna train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Linz Hbf station.
The best way to get from Linz to Vienna is to train via Wien Westbahnhof which takes 1h 25m and costs €25 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €28 and takes 2h 18m.
What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Vienna, Austria?
WESTbahn Gmbh operates a train from Linz Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz once daily. Tickets cost €15–25 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- [email protected]
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://westbahn.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €29–45
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €30–45
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- konzern.oebb.at
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://konzern.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–90
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–90
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–65
- Seating Carriage
- €20–25
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Linz Industriezeile to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Linz to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Linz to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.
Linz to Vienna train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Vienna is 181 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Linz to Vienna.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Linz and Vienna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.