The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna International Airport to Linz Hbf
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£41
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 41 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 41 m
Trains on 05 Sept
37
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna International Airport to Linz Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna International Airport to Linz Hbf will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 37 trains from Vienna International Airport to Linz Hbf, including 24 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 169 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 41 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.
IC 5426:341h54Vienna Airport8:28Linz Hbf£181One-way0 changes
IC 1244+
RJ 25922:341h56Vienna Airport0:30Linz Hbf£181One-way1 change
IC 842 · IC 46021:341h54Vienna Airport23:28Linz Hbf£221One-way1 change
IC 84020:341h54Vienna Airport22:28Linz Hbf£311One-way0 changes
IC 5489:341h54Vienna Airport11:28Linz Hbf£361One-way0 changes
RJX1995613:021h41Vienna Airport14:43Linz Hbf£431One-way0 changes
RJ 752+
RJX1347010:021h41Vienna Airport11:43Linz Hbf£451One-way1 change
RJ 858+
RJX1347414:021h41Vienna Airport15:43Linz Hbf£431One-way1 change
RJX199529:021h41Vienna Airport10:43Linz Hbf£451One-way0 changes
RJX1997611:021h41Vienna Airport12:43Linz Hbf£431One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Vienna International Airport to Linz Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna International Airport to Linz Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £35, while a coach costs an average of £47.
Distance: 169 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price | £39 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna International Airport to Linz Hbf:
A train is £12 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Vienna International Airport to Linz Hbf costing on average £47.
Other travel options to Linz Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 5m.
The journey is about 32m faster (1h 42m by train vs 2h 14m by car) and roughly £4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£35 vs £39). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Vienna International Airport to Linz Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna International Airport to Linz Hbf trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 646 | 13:34 Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 15:28 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 858+ RJX13474 | 14:02 Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 15:43 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 648 | 14:34 Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 16:28 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19918 | 15:02 Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 16:43 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 740 | 15:34 Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 17:28 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 856+ RJX 66 | 16:02 Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 17:43 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 742 | 16:34 Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 18:28 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19970 | 17:02 Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 18:43 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 744 | 17:34 Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 19:28 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 854+ RJX 68 | 18:02 Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 19:43 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 854+ NJ 40490 | 18:02 Vienna Airport | 1h58 | 20:00 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 746 | 18:34 Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 20:28 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19972 | 19:02 Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 20:43 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 748 | 19:34 Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 21:28 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 852+ RJX 664 | 20:02 Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 21:43 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 840 | 20:34 Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 22:28 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 764 | 21:02 Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 22:43 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 842 · IC 460 | 21:34 Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 23:28 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 768 | 22:02 Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 23:43 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
IC 542 | 6:34 Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 8:28 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19950 | 7:02 Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 8:43 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 544 | 7:34 Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 9:28 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 754+ IC 546 | 8:02 Vienna Airport | 2h26 | 10:28 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 262+ RJ 754 | 8:02 Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 9:43 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 1142+ RJ 754 | 8:02 Vienna Airport | 2h10 | 10:12 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 546 | 8:34 Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 10:28 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19952 | 9:02 Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 10:43 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 548 | 9:34 Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 11:28 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 752+ RJX13470 | 10:02 Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 11:43 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 640 | 10:34 Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 12:28 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19976 | 11:02 Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 12:43 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 642 | 11:34 Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 13:28 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 750+ RJX 62 | 12:02 Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 13:43 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 644 | 12:34 Vienna Airport | 1h54 | 14:28 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19956 | 13:02 Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 14:43 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna International Airport to Linz Hbf
Trains from Vienna International Airport to Linz Hbf run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:34, the last at 07:34. The fastest train covers the 169 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 169 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 4:34 |
Last train 7:34 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, Westbahn from Vienna International Airport to Linz Hbf trainsÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, Westbahn trains will get you between Vienna International Airport and Linz Hbf from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Nightjet
Westbahn
FAQs: Vienna International Airport to Linz Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna International Airport to Linz Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Linz Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vienna International Airport and Linz Hbf
Most Vienna International Airport to Linz Hbf trains use the Wien Westbahnhof to Linz Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Vienna International Airport and Linz Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Linz Hbf from Linz city centre
Linz Hbf is 1 km from Linz city centre. Public transport options include:
Linz Hbf train station facilities and services
Linz Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Josef Linz, Das Anton
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Linz Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Linz Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Linz Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Linz Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Linz Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schillerpark, Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark, Park Inn by Radisson Linz.
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