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How to get fromVienna to Linzby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Vienna to Linz by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    1h 15m
    €9–150

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Vienna to Linzrideshare rideshare 181 km
    2h 32m
    €8–10

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Linz Industriezeilebus bus 1291
    2h 10m
    €14–23

  4. Drive 181.4 km

    1. Drive from Vienna to Linzcar car 181.4 km
    1h 55m
    €30–43

Vienna to Linz by train

Calendar1295Weekly Trains
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Linz, Austria?

Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m. 12 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Linz Industriezeile once daily. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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