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

The cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Linz is to bus which costs €21 - €70 and takes 5h 12m.

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 €45 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Innsbruck and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Innsbruck Ice Stadium and arriving at Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 12m.

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 €45 - €120.

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 Karat-S, depart from Innsbruck Ice Stadium 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 €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €70 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Innsbruck to Linz bus arrive?

Innsbruck to Linz bus services, operated by Karat-S, arrive at Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop 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 10m to drive from Innsbruck to Linz.

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

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

Book your Innsbruck to Linz bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near 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 Hbftrain Rjx
2h 59m
€45–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Innsbruck Ice Stadium to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stopbus
5h 12m
€21–70
Night train
1. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbfnighttrain Nj
3h 50m
€25–330
Drive 299.2 km
1. Drive from Innsbruck to Linzcar 299.2 km
3h 10m
€48–70
Fly, train
1. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane INN - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
3h 8m
€98–269

Innsbruck to Linz by train

191Weekly Trains

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, Karat-S operates a bus from Innsbruck Ice Stadium to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 5h 12m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week.

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