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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schwechat to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £32, while a coach costs an average of £49.
Distance: 163 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price | £38 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Schwechat to Linz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Schwechat to Linz:
A train is £17 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Schwechat to Linz costing on average £49.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 6m.
The journey is about 55m faster (1h 13m by train vs 2h 8m by car) and roughly £6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£32 vs £38). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Linz from Schwechat by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Schwechat to Linz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Linz are Vienna, Salzburg, Wels, Steyr and St Pölten. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Linz on Omio.
Vienna is known for its imperial palaces, classical music heritage and enduring coffeehouse culture. Beneath its formal elegance, the city has lively districts, museums and green spaces that make it feel relaxed and easy to explore.
Salzburg is known for Mozart, Baroque architecture and a striking setting between the Salzach and the Alps. Its compact Altstadt feels elegant and atmospheric, with church domes, fortress views and a strong café culture.
Wels is an Upper Austrian city known for its Roman past, trade fairs and attractive old centre. Around the Stadtplatz, arcaded houses, Burg Wels and cafés give it a calm but active character.
Steyr is a historic town in Upper Austria known for its elegant old centre and industrial heritage. Set where the Enns and Steyr rivers meet, it mixes medieval architecture with a long tradition of ironworking and manufacturing.
St Pölten, capital of Lower Austria, combines a Baroque centre with modern civic architecture. One of Austria’s oldest cities, it feels compact, orderly and quietly cultural.
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This is compared to other travel options from Schwechat to Linz:
A train is £17 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Schwechat to Linz costing on average £49.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 6m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schwechat and Linz as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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