The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna International Airport to Linz
Cheapest price
€40
Average price
€47
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna International Airport to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna International Airport to Linz will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
Of the 5 trains that leave Vienna International Airport for Linz on Thu, Nov 27, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 27 the direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
On Thu, Nov 27 the slowest trains will take 1 h 55 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Vienna International Airport to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna International Airport to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, and a bus costs an average of €37.
Distance: 170 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€48 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Vienna International Airport to Linz train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna International Airport to Linz trains for today, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 662 | 7:02 AM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 8:43 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 546 | 7:33 AM Vienna Airport | 1h55 | 9:28 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 546+ ICE 28 | 7:33 AM Vienna Airport | 1h59 | 9:32 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 562 | 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 9:43 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 559+ IC 548 | 8:33 AM Vienna Airport | 1h55 | 10:28 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 860 | 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 10:43 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 640+ ICE 26 | 9:33 AM Vienna Airport | 1h59 | 11:32 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 640 | 9:33 AM Vienna Airport | 1h55 | 11:28 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 766 | 10:02 AM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 11:43 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 653+ IC 642 | 10:33 AM Vienna Airport | 1h55 | 12:28 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 862 | 11:02 AM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 12:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 644 | 11:33 AM Vienna Airport | 1h55 | 1:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 644+ ICE 90 | 11:33 AM Vienna Airport | 1h59 | 1:32 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 566 | 12:02 PM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 1:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 657+ IC 646 | 12:33 PM Vienna Airport | 1h55 | 2:28 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 864 | 1:02 PM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 2:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 268 | 1:33 PM Vienna Airport | 1h55 | 3:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 7 · REX 3+ ICE 22 | 1:41 PM Vienna Airport | 1h51 | 3:32 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 168 | 2:02 PM Vienna Airport | 1h41 | 3:43 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 740 | 2:33 PM Vienna Airport | 1h55 | 4:28 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna International Airport to Linz
Trains from Vienna International Airport to Linz run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 20:33. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 170 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 06:02 |
Last train 20:33 |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet, Westbahn from Vienna International Airport to Linz trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet, Westbahn trains will get you between Vienna International Airport and Linz from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB Nightjet
Westbahn
FAQs: Trains from Vienna International Airport to Linz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna International Airport to Linz 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vienna International Airport to Linz
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Bahnhofplatz.
- Restaurant Josef Linz
- Das Anton
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Schillerpark
- Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark
- Park Inn by Radisson Linz
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 9-12
- Tram: Lines 1, 2, 3, 4
- Bus: Several lines available
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