Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Linz will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 45 trains that leave Salzburg for Linz every day 45 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 108 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £0 Average Price |
1h 44m average duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m average duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:52 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 05:04 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:22 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 05:34 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:52 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 06:04 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:22 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 06:34 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:52 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 07:04 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:07 Salzburg Hbf | 1h08 | 07:15 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:11 Salzburg Hbf | 1h19 | 07:30 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:22 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 07:34 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:52 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 08:04 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:07 Salzburg Hbf | 1h08 | 08:15 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:11 Salzburg Hbf | 1h19 | 08:30 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:22 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 08:34 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:52 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 09:04 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:07 Salzburg Hbf | 1h08 | 09:15 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:22 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 09:34 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:22 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 10:34 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:52 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 11:04 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:52 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 12:04 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:22 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 12:34 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:52 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 13:04 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:52 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 14:04 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:52 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 15:04 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:22 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 15:34 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:52 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 16:04 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:22 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 16:34 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:52 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 17:04 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:22 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 17:34 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:52 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 18:04 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:22 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 18:34 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:52 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 19:04 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:22 Salzburg Hbf | 1h12 | 19:34 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Distance 108 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 37 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 04:01 |
Last train 21:11 |
You can travel by train between Salzburg and Linz with Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet and ÖBB for as low as £9. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Westbahn is a train company based in Austria, offering services throughout the country. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains, including the EuroCity, InterCity, and RailJet. The EuroCity is a high-speed train that connects major cities in Austria, while the InterCity is a regional train that stops at smaller towns and villages. The RailJet is a luxurious train that offers a range of onboard amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. Westbahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Passengers can also purchase tickets online or at the station. The most popular routes for Westbahn include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. All of these routes offer frequent departures throughout the day, making it easy to find a convenient time to travel.
Salzburg to Linz train information with Westbahn:
Trains from Salzburg to Linz run as early as 3:43a.m. up until 10:12p.m. Services run three times an hour at eight, twelve, and fifty-two minutes past, until 8:08p.m. when service start to run bi-hourly at eight and twelve minutes past. The only difference in the weekend service is that the last train departs at 10:08 p.m., as opposed to 10:12p.m. All services are direct and Railjet is the most common provider.
Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station is located to the north of the city, just a short distance from the city centre. Bus routes run every thirty minutes from Salzburg Pauernfeindstraße. There is a direct pedestrian route between the city centre and the station that should take less than fifteen minutes to walk. Alternatively, taxi services are available and would take around five minutes.
The European Capital of Culture in 2009, Linz is the third largest city in Austria. With a diverse range of museums and stunning architecture to admire, there's never any shortage of things to see in Linz. In summer, during the festival season, Linz is a particularly vibrant place to be. The Bruckner and Ars Electronica festivals are renowned internationally, although Pflasterspektakel, a street art festival, is probably the cultural highlight of the festival season. Trains from Salzburg to Linz will arrive at Linz Hauptbahnhof station. The station is around 2km from the city centre. Tram services run frequently between the station and city centre, with at least one service every ten minutes throughout most of the day. Services run seven days a week from as early as 4:08 a.m. to gone midnight. The average travel time is around ten minutes. Alternatively, you can book a taxi or walk, although it could take you over twenty minutes on foot.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Salzburg Hbf, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Linz Hbf, located 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre.
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