There are 4 ways to get from Linz to Lienz by train, bus, 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 Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx / ...
- Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetterseetrain Ic
- Take the train from Spittal-Millstaettersee to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
5h 28m€33–329Bus
- Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Salzburg P&R Southbus
- Take the bus from Salzburg South to Spittal an der Draubus
- Take the bus from Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3 to Lienz Bahnhofbus
7h 48mDrive 304.9 km
- Drive from Linz to Lienzcar 304.9 km
3h 35m€50–72Train, bus
- Take the train from Wels Hbf to Zell Am Seetrain 904 / ...
- Take the bus from Mittersill Bahnhof to Lienz Bahnhof Bbus 950X
8h 1m€56–122
Linz to Lienz by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Linz to Lienz is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Linz to Lienz is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop and arriving at Lienz Bahnhof via Salzburg South and Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Linz to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Salzburg Hbf and Spittal-Millstaettersee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Linz and Lienz is 337 km. The road distance is 304.9 km.
The best way to get from Linz to Lienz without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €30 - €330.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Linz to Lienz, including transfers.
Linz to Lienz bus services, operated by Arda-Tur, depart from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop station.
Linz to Lienz train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz Hbf station.
The best way to get from Linz to Lienz is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €30 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Lienz, Tyrol, Austria?
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Lienz In Osttirol via Salzburg Hbf and Spittal-Millstaettersee in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Lienz Bahnhof via Salzburg P&R South, Salzburg South, Spittal an der Drau, and Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3 in around 7h 48m.
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- €22–35
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaettersee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- €25–40
Train from Spittal-Millstaettersee to Lienz In Osttirol
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- €15–24
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://westbahn.at/en/
Train from Wels Hbf to Zell Am See
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- Website
- https://westbahn.at/en/
- Standard Ticket
- €30–50
- First Class
- €60–85
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–35
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaettersee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–35
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaettersee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–35
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Spittal-Millstaettersee to Lienz In Osttirol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–15
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +48 22 322 22 22
- infokraj@intercity.pl
- Website
- intercity.pl
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.intercity.pl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- 1st Class
- €12–16
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €33–37
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaettersee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–260
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €255–260
- Couchette Carriage
- €120–150
- Seating Carriage
- €28–35
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- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaettersee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9–35
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Salzburg South to Spittal an der Drau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +43 4282 25 225
- mail@mobilbuero.com
- Website
- mobilbuero.com
Bus from Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3 to Lienz Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://mobilbuero.com/
- Phone
- +43 512 56 16 16
- info@vvt.at
- Website
- vvt.at
Bus from Mittersill Bahnhof to Lienz Bahnhof B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Schedules at
- vvt.at
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More Questions & Answers
Linz to Lienz bus services, operated by Arda-Tur, arrive at Salzburg P&R South station.
Linz to Lienz train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Lienz is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Linz to Lienz.
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