The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to Lienz
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€53
Fastest journey
5 h 42 m
Average duration
6 h 1 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Lienz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Lienz will cost around €53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 5 trains that leave Vienna for Lienz on Sat, Dec 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 06 the direct trains cover the 311 km distance in an average of 6 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 42 m .
On Sat, Dec 06 the slowest trains will take 6 h 35 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 for Vienna to Lienz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Lienz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €193.
Distance: 311 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
€53 Average price Cheapest | €233 Average price |
7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Vienna to Lienz train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Lienz trains for today, Friday, December 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:18 AM Vienna | 5h48 | 12:06 PM Lienz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:24 AM Vienna | 5h42 | 12:06 PM Lienz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:24 AM Vienna | 6h13 | 2:37 PM Lienz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:18 AM Vienna | 6h19 | 3:37 PM Lienz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:18 PM Vienna | 6h23 | 8:41 PM Lienz | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna to Lienz
Trains from Vienna to Lienz run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €25 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:19, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 311 km distance in 5h 42m.
Distance 311 km |
Average train duration 6h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 42m |
First train 01:19 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | S-Bahn from Vienna to Lienz trainsÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | S-Bahn trains will get you between Vienna and Lienz from €25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB Nightjet
EuroNight
ÖBB | S-Bahn
FAQs: Trains from Vienna to Lienz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Lienz 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 Lienz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Vienna Hbf, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Lienz, Lienz in Osttirol Bahnhof (Vorplatz), located 0.1 miles (214 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vienna to Lienz
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the roundabout.
- Restaurant Gasthaus Hansy
- Rollercoaster Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Austria Classic Hotel Wien
- Motel One Wien-Prater
- Hotel Praterstern
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line U1, Line U2
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway.
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
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