There are 5 ways to get from Vienna to Upper Austria by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Rjx / ...
1h 25m€9–45Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Vienna to Linz181 km
2h 32m€8–10Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Linz Wissensturmbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631 / ...
2h 30m€10–17Train via Wien Hauptbahnhof
- Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbftrain Ice
1h 29m€9–65Drive 181.4 km
- Drive from Vienna to Linzcar 181.4 km
1h 55m€29–42
Vienna to Upper Austria by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Upper Austria is to rideshare which costs €8 - €10 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Vienna to Upper Austria is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €9 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Upper Austria. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Linz/Donau Untere Donaulände via Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhof B2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Upper Austria. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Linz/Donau Hauptplatz via Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Vienna and Upper Austria is 187 km. The road distance is 181.4 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Upper Austria without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €9 - €45.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Vienna to Upper Austria, including transfers.
Vienna to Upper Austria bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Vienna to Upper Austria train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Upper Austria is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €9 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €18 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Upper Austria?
Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Linz Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Seven 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.
Train from Wien Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- €30–45
Train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- €30–45
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Wien Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Wien Hbf 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 Hbf 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 Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
- 2nd Class
- €11–16
- 1st Class
- €17–23
- Business
- €19–21
- Phone
- +48 22 322 22 22
- infokraj@intercity.pl
- Website
- intercity.pl
Train from Wien Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.intercity.pl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €14–18
Train from Wien Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- konzern.oebb.at
Train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://konzern.oebb.at/en/
- 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
- +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 Upper Austria bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Linz Wissensturm station.
Vienna to Upper Austria train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Upper Austria is 181 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Vienna to Upper Austria.
There are 373+ hotels available in Upper Austria.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vienna and Upper Austria. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.