The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to Linz
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Linz will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $60.
Of the 39 trains that leave Vienna for Linz every day 37 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 262



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Compare coach and train for Vienna to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. 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 $13, and a coach costs an average of $48.
Distance: 155 km
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Live departures
Vienna to Linz train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Linz trains for today, Saturday, 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:08 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 7:24 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 662 | 7:02 am Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 8:43 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:08 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 8:24 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 262 | 7:28 am Vienna Hbf | 1h15 | 8:43 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 546 | 7:33 am Vienna Airport | 1h55 | 9:28 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 546+ ICE 28 | 7:33 am Vienna Airport | 1h59 | 9:32 am Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:38 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 8:54 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 546 | 7:55 am Vienna Hbf | 1h33 | 9:28 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 562 | 8:02 am Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 9:43 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:08 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 9:24 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
D 17156 | 8:10 am Vienna Hbf | 2h00 | 10:10 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 28 | 8:13 am Vienna Hbf | 1h19 | 9:32 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 559+ IC 548 | 8:33 am Vienna Airport | 1h55 | 10:28 am Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:38 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 9:54 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:08 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 10:24 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:38 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 10:54 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:08 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 11:24 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:38 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 11:54 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:08 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 12:24 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:38 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 12:54 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:38 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 1:54 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:08 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 2:24 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:38 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 2:54 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:08 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 3:24 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:38 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 3:54 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:08 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 4:24 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:38 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 4:54 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:08 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 5:24 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:38 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 5:54 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:08 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 6:24 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:08 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 7:24 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:38 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 7:54 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:08 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 8:24 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:38 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 8:54 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:08 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 9:24 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:08 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 12:24 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday, 7 December | |||||
![]() | 4:38 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 5:54 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:08 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 6:24 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:38 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 1h16 | 6:54 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Vienna to Linz
Trains from Vienna to Linz run on average 48 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 if you book in advance.
There are 41 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 155 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 155 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 |
Trains per day 48 |
Direct trains 41 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen from Vienna to Linz trainsWestbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen trains will get you between Vienna and Linz from $13. 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 | InterCity
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | REX
FlixTrain
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
FAQs: Vienna to Linz train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna 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.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Vienna Hbf, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Linz Hbf, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vienna and Linz
- 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 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
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