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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Lofer is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Lofer is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Lofer?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Lofer. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R and Salzburg Esshaverstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Linz to Lofer?

The distance between Linz and Lofer is 179 km. The road distance is 174.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Lofer without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 59m and costs €30 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Linz to Lofer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Lofer bus from?

Linz to Lofer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.

Where does the Linz to Lofer bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Linz to Lofer?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Lofer is 175 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Linz to Lofer.

Where can I stay near Lofer?

There are 3298+ hotels available in Lofer.

Linz to Lofer - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Linz to Lofer by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Linz Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverbandbus 260
2h 59m
€33–59
Train, bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverbandbus 260
2h 59m
€20–60
Drive 174.5 km
1. Drive from Linz to Lofercar 174.5 km
1h 52m
€30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Salzburg Southbus 861 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Esshaverstraße to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverbandbus 260
4h 3m
€25–37

Linz to Lofer by train and bus

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2h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 179.2 km
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Lofer, Salzburg, Austria?

You can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband via Salzburg South, Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, and Salzburg Esshaverstraße in around 4h 3m.

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How to get fromLinz to Loferby train, bus, or car

There are 4 ways to get from Linz to Lofer by train, bus, or car

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