The cheapest and fastest trains from Linz to Vienna
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linz to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linz to Vienna will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $54.
Of the 40 trains that leave Linz for Vienna every day 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 155 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.





RJX 265
RJX 269


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Linz to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $640.
Distance: 155 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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$47 Average Price Cheapest | $57 Average Price | $640 Average Price |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Linz to Vienna train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:06 pm Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 9:22 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:36 pm Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 9:52 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday, 5 November | |||||
![]() | 5:06 am Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 6:22 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:36 am Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 6:52 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:06 am Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 7:22 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:36 am Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 7:52 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:06 am Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 8:22 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 669 | 7:17 am Linz Hbf | 1h40 | 8:57 am Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 269 | 7:17 am Linz Hbf | 1h15 | 8:32 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 545 | 7:32 am Linz Hbf | 1h33 | 9:05 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 545+ RJ 554 | 7:32 am Linz Hbf | 1h55 | 9:27 am Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:36 am Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 8:52 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:06 am Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 9:22 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 265 | 8:17 am Linz Hbf | 1h15 | 9:32 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 763 | 8:17 am Linz Hbf | 1h40 | 9:57 am Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 495 | 8:28 am Linz Hbf | 1h19 | 9:47 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 495+ RJ 547 | 8:28 am Linz Hbf | 1h59 | 10:27 am Vienna Airport | 1 change | |
RJ 547 | 8:32 am Linz Hbf | 1h55 | 10:27 am Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 547 | 8:32 am Linz Hbf | 1h33 | 10:05 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:36 am Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 9:52 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:06 am Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 10:22 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:36 am Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 10:52 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:06 am Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 11:22 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:36 am Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 11:52 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:36 am Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 12:52 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:06 pm Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 1:22 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:36 pm Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 1:52 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:06 pm Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 2:22 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:36 pm Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 2:52 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:06 pm Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 3:22 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:36 pm Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 3:52 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:06 pm Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 4:22 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:06 pm Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 5:22 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:36 pm Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 5:52 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:06 pm Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 6:22 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:36 pm Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 6:52 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:06 pm Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 7:22 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:36 pm Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 7:52 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:06 pm Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 8:22 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:36 pm Linz Hbf | 1h16 | 8:52 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Linz to Vienna
Distance 155 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 |
Trains per day 50 |
Direct trains 44 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Deutsche Bahn from Linz to Vienna trainsWestbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Linz and Vienna from $26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Westbahn
ÖBB
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | REX
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | S-Bahn
FAQs: Linz to Vienna train

Passengers board the train most frequently from Linz Hbf, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Vienna Hbf, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Linz and Vienna
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Bahnhofplatz.
- Restaurant Josef Linz
- Das Anton
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Schillerpark
- Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark
- Park Inn by Radisson Linz
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 9-12
- Tram: Lines 1, 2, 3, 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the roundabout.
- Restaurant Gasthaus Hansy
- Rollercoaster Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Austria Classic Hotel Wien
- Motel One Wien-Prater
- Hotel Praterstern
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line U1, Line U2
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway.
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Nordbergstraße.
- Restaurant Zum Roten Bären
- Gasthaus Wickerl
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Austria Classic Hotel Wien
- Hotel Bellevue Wien
- Hotel Boltzmann
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and S-Bahn services
- Tram: Line D, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S40
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access is available via Keißlergasse.
- Restaurant Hütteldorfer
- Gasthaus Maria Brunn
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Hotel An der Wien
- Hotel Kreiner
- Hotel Hadrigan
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: U4
- S-Bahn: S45, S50
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Gigergasse.
- Restaurant Steirereck
- Plachutta Wollzeile
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Hilton Vienna Park
- InterContinental Vienna
- Hotel Am Konzerthaus Vienna
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for S-Bahn and City Airport Train
- Hall 2: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: S1, S2, S3, S7
- U-Bahn: U3, U4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with several public parking options.
- Salm Bräu
- Restaurant Huth
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Hotel Daniel Vienna
- Lindner Hotel Am Belvedere
- Austria Trend Hotel Savoyen Vienna
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket machines and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Line S1, S2, S3, S4, S7
- Tram: Line 71
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Eichenstraße.
- Restaurant Meidlinger Markt
- Gasthaus Tirolergarten
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Rainers
- Austria Trend Hotel Bosei
- Hotel Fabrik
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Austria, Germany, and Hungary
- Hall 2: S-Bahn and metro connections
- Metro: Line U6
- Tram: Line 62
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S60
- Andaz Vienna on Belvedere
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional and S-Bahn trains.
- S-Bahn: Line S1, S2, S3, S4
- Bus: Several lines available
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