There are 5 ways to get from Graz to Linz by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Graz Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain 700 / ...
3h 11m€50–90Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Graz to Linz220.1 km
2h 58m€10Bus via Graz P+R Webling
- Take the bus from Graz P&R Webling to Linz Industriezeilebus N881
3h 50m€21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Graz to Linz Industriezeilebus
4h€24Drive 220.6 km
- Drive from Graz to Linzcar 220.6 km
2h 15m€37–54
Graz to Linz by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Graz to Linz is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Graz to Linz is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €35 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Graz and arriving at Linz Industriezeile. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Graz Hbf and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Graz and Linz is 242 km. The road distance is 220.6 km.
The best way to get from Graz to Linz without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €90.
The train from Graz Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf takes 3h 11m including transfers and departs hourly.
Graz to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Graz P&R Webling station.
Graz to Linz train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Graz Hbf station.
The best way to get from Graz to Linz is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus via Graz P+R Webling, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Graz, Austria and Linz, Austria?
ÖBB operates a train from Graz Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Graz P&R Webling to Linz Industriezeile 5 times a week. Tickets cost €18–28 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Graz Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Graz P&R Webling to Linz Industriezeile
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Graz to Linz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Graz to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile station.
Graz to Linz train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Graz to Linz is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Graz to Linz.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Graz and Linz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.