What is the cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Linz?

The cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Linz is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Innsbruck to Linz?

The fastest way to get from Innsbruck to Linz is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €29 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Innsbruck and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Innsbruck to Linz. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and arriving at Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop via Salzburg P&R South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Innsbruck and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Linz Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Innsbruck to Linz?

The distance between Innsbruck and Linz is 316 km. The road distance is 299.2 km.

How do I travel from Innsbruck to Linz without a car?

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Linz without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €29 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Innsbruck to Linz?

The train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbf takes 2h 59m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Linz bus from?

Innsbruck to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Linz train from?

Innsbruck to Linz train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Innsbruck to Linz?

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Linz is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €29 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Innsbruck to Linz bus arrive?

Innsbruck to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salzburg South station.

Where does the Innsbruck to Linz train arrive?

Innsbruck to Linz train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Linz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Innsbruck to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Innsbruck to Linz is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Innsbruck to Linz.

How do I get a train ticket from Innsbruck to Linz?

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Innsbruck to Linz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 5 ways to get from Innsbruck to Linz by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz HbfRjx
2h 59m
€29–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Salzburg SouthN1290
2. Take the bus from Salzburg P&R South to Linz Industriezeile Bus StopArda-Tur
5h 30m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz HbfNj
3h 56m
€100–190
Drive 299.2 km
1. Drive from Innsbruck to Linz299.2 km
3h 9m
€48–70
Fly, train
1. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)INN - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbf
4h 21m
€97–309

Innsbruck to Linz by train

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2h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 315.8 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

Railjet operates a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop via Salzburg South and Salzburg P&R South in around 5h 30m.

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