Vienna to Linz by train
Compare train times and connections between Vienna and Linz.
Route Overview
Linz is a convenient stop on the western rail corridor between Vienna and Salzburg. Combine the capital with the Danube waterfront, museums and the historic centre of Upper Austria’s largest city.
This guide helps you plan. Departure times, journey duration, changes and fares depend on your travel date; check the selected connection before travelling.
Trains, journey time and changes
Compare direct connections between Wien Hbf and Linz Hbf. Trains on the western corridor can have different Vienna terminals and stopping patterns. Confirm the station, operator and ticket conditions for the selected departure.
Departure: Vienna
Wien Hbf connects to U1 at Südtiroler Platz–Hauptbahnhof and to local rail, tram and bus services. Wien Westbahnhof and Vienna Airport are different stations; choose the exact station printed on your ticket.
Arrival: Linz
Linz Hbf has tram, bus and regional-rail connections. Hauptplatz, the Danube and the main museums are separate destinations; include local travel time in your plans.
Tickets, fares and reservations
There is no single fixed fare for this route. Prices depend on the departure, operator, class, passenger ages and ticket conditions. Compare the current offer for your date; discounted advance fares can be tied to a specific train and may have limited exchange or refund options. A seat reservation is not automatically included in every ticket.
Classes, luggage and accessibility
Check the selected service before planning around Wi-Fi, power sockets, catering or a particular class. Keep luggage manageable for station stairs and interchanges. Bicycles, wheelchairs and assistance can require separate arrangements with the operator; organise these before travel.
Planning your day
Linz Hbf is a transport hub rather than the riverside destination itself. Add time for city transport to Hauptplatz or the Danube, and avoid treating a short scheduled interchange as sightseeing time.
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FAQ for Vienna to Linz
How long is the train journey from Vienna to Linz?
Journey time depends on the selected train, stopping pattern and transfers. Search your travel date for the scheduled duration and check each leg before choosing. Engineering work can change timings; any onward local transport needs additional time.
Do I need to change trains between Vienna and Linz?
Compare direct connections between Wien Hbf and Linz Hbf. Trains on the western corridor can have different Vienna terminals and stopping patterns. Confirm the station, operator and ticket conditions for the selected departure.
How much does a Vienna to Linz train ticket cost?
There is no single fixed fare for this route. Prices depend on the departure, operator, class, passenger ages and ticket conditions. Compare the current offer for your date; discounted advance fares can be tied to a specific train and may have limited exchange or refund options. A seat reservation is not automatically included in every ticket.
Which station should I choose in Linz?
Linz Hbf has tram, bus and regional-rail connections. Hauptplatz, the Danube and the main museums are separate destinations; include local travel time in your plans.