There are 4 ways to get from Vienna to Linz Hbf by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Linz Hbf972 / ...
1h 16m€9–260Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Linz WissensturmUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3631 / ...
2h 15m€7–12Drive 179.7 km
- Drive from Vienna to Linz Hbf179.7 km
1h 52m€30–43Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Vienna to Linz180.9 km
2h 55m€8–10
Vienna to Linz Hbf by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Linz Hbf is to rideshare which costs €8 - €10 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Vienna to Linz Hbf is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs €9 - €260.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Linz Wissensturm. Services depart twice a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving at Linz Hbf. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Vienna and Linz Hbf is 181 km. The road distance is 179.7 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Linz Hbf without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs €9 - €260.
The train from Wien Westbahnhof to Linz Hbf takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Vienna to Linz Hbf bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Vienna to Linz Hbf train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Linz Hbf is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs €9 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €12 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Linz Hbf, Austria?
WESTbahn Gmbh operates a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Linz Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €19–50 and the journey takes 1h 16m. 10 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Linz Wissensturm twice a week. Tickets cost €7–12 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Festimi Tours also services this route once a week.
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- https://westbahn.at/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- 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 Wien Westbahnhof to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
- 2nd Class
- €11–16
- 1st Class
- €17–23
- Business
- €19–20
- Phone
- +48 22 322 22 22
- infokraj@intercity.pl
- Website
- intercity.pl
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.intercity.pl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €14–17
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–260
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €255–260
- Couchette Carriage
- €120–150
- Seating Carriage
- €30–40
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €16–24
- 1st Class
- €25–40
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Linz Wissensturm
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +383 049 - 170 021
- Website
- festimitours.com
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Linz Wissensturm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- festimitours.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Vienna to Linz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vienna to Linz Hbf bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Linz Wissensturm station.
Vienna to Linz Hbf train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Linz Hbf is 180 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Vienna to Linz Hbf.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vienna and Linz Hbf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.