The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Linz
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
58
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Linz will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $12.
Of the 58 trains that leave Salzburg for Linz every day 58 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 108 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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.
EC 4633:50 AM1h14Salzburg Hbf5:04 AMLinz Hbf$121One-way0 changes
IC 6471:11 PM1h19Salzburg Hbf2:30 PMLinz Hbf$141One-way0 changes
RJX 7672:07 PM1h08Salzburg Hbf3:15 PMLinz Hbf$141One-way0 changes
IC 6492:11 PM1h19Salzburg Hbf3:30 PMLinz Hbf$141One-way0 changes
RJX 1654:07 PM1h08Salzburg Hbf5:15 PMLinz Hbf$141One-way0 changes
RJX 16112:07 PM1h08Salzburg Hbf1:15 PMLinz Hbf$181One-way0 changes
RJX 8651:07 PM1h08Salzburg Hbf2:15 PMLinz Hbf$371One-way0 changes
RJX 7672:07 PM1h08Salzburg Hbf3:15 PMLinz Hbf$141One-way0 changes
RJX 8673:07 PM1h08Salzburg Hbf4:15 PMLinz Hbf$351One-way0 changes
RJX 1654:07 PM1h08Salzburg Hbf5:15 PMLinz Hbf$141One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Salzburg to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 $7, and a coach costs an average of $46.
Distance: 108 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
$29 Average Price Cheapest | $46 Average Price |
1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Salzburg to Linz train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Linz trains for today, Wednesday, 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
923 | 3:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 5:04 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 165 | 4:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h08 | 5:15 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 743 | 4:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h19 | 5:30 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
975 | 4:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 5:34 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
D 14513 | 4:30 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h16 | 5:46 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
925 | 4:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 6:04 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 869 | 5:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h08 | 6:15 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 745 | 5:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h19 | 6:30 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
967 | 5:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 6:34 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
927 | 5:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 7:04 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 567 | 6:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h08 | 7:15 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 747 | 6:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h19 | 7:30 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
977 | 6:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 7:34 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
929 | 6:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 8:04 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 661 | 7:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h08 | 8:15 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
969 | 7:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 8:34 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
931 | 7:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 9:04 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
979 | 8:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 9:34 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday, 4 June | |||||
RJ 263 | 12:13 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h17 | 1:30 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 447 | 3:19 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h24 | 4:43 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 463 | 3:50 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h14 | 5:04 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 40236 | 4:33 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h25 | 5:58 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
951 | 5:18 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h16 | 6:34 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
903 | 5:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 7:04 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 761 | 6:01 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h14 | 7:15 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 543 | 6:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h19 | 7:30 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
953 | 6:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 7:34 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
905 | 6:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 8:04 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 669 | 7:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h08 | 8:15 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 545 | 7:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h19 | 8:30 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
955 | 7:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 8:34 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 469 | 7:30 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h16 | 8:46 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
907 | 7:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 9:04 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 763 | 8:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h08 | 9:15 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 547 | 8:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h19 | 9:30 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
971 | 8:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 9:34 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
909 | 8:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 10:04 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 861 | 9:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h08 | 10:15 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 549 | 9:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h19 | 10:30 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
961 | 9:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 10:34 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
911 | 9:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 11:04 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 765 | 10:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h08 | 11:15 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 641 | 10:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h19 | 11:30 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
973 | 10:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 11:34 AM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
913 | 10:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 12:04 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 863 | 11:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h08 | 12:15 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 643 | 11:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h19 | 12:30 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
963 | 11:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 12:34 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
915 | 11:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 1:04 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 161 | 12:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h08 | 1:15 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 645 | 12:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h19 | 1:30 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
917 | 12:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 2:04 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 865 | 1:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h08 | 2:15 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 647 | 1:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h19 | 2:30 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
965 | 1:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 2:34 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
919 | 1:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 3:04 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 767 | 2:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h08 | 3:15 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 649 | 2:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h19 | 3:30 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
921 | 2:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 4:04 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 867 | 3:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h08 | 4:15 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 741 | 3:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h19 | 4:30 PM Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Salzburg to Linz by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
03 Jun
04 Jun
05 Jun
06 Jun
07 Jun
08 Jun
09 Jun
10 Jun
11 Jun
12 Jun
13 Jun
14 Jun
15 Jun
16 Jun
17 Jun
18 Jun
19 Jun
20 Jun
21 Jun
22 Jun
23 Jun
Why should you book Salzburg to Linz trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Westbahn?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Westbahn, but also compare tickets for the likes of ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity or ÖBB | S-Bahn to find the best option for your trip from Salzburg to Linz.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Westbahn with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Salzburg to Linz.
Why book with Omio over Rome2rio or Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Salzburg to Linz.
How far in advance should I book train tickets from Salzburg to Linz?
Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Linz
Trains from Salzburg to Linz run on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 if you book in advance.
There are 31 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 108 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 108 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 12:13 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Regionalzug from Salzburg to Linz trainsWestbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Regionalzug trains will get you between Salzburg and Linz from $7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Westbahn
ÖBB
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | S-Bahn
ÖBB | Regionalzug
FAQs: Salzburg to Linz train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg to Linz by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Linz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg and Linz
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- 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
Most popular train connections from Salzburg
More options for your journey from Salzburg to Linz
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need




