Vienne to Linz by train

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Overview: trains from Vienne to Linz

Find the key information for travelling by train from Vienne to Linz, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:21 View journey
Last train 20:21 View journey
Avg changes 3
Fastest journey 12hr 6m View journey
Distance (km) 779
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey AU$265.72 View journey
Avg journey time 18hr 37m
Train operators 61

Explore Vienne to Linz by train

Thinking about travelling from Vienne to Linz by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Vienne and Linz: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$265.72, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train times for travel from Vienne to Linz

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 06:21 and the last departure is 20:21. On weekends, the first train departs at 07:21 and the last train leaves at 19:42. On average, a total of 20 trains make this journey each day.

How long is the train journey from Vienne to Linz?

This journey covers a total of 779 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 12 hours and 6 minutes.

Booking Vienne to Linz trains in advance

Booking your Vienne to Linz tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 6 months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Vienne and Linz by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Making the most of your Vienne to Linz travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Linz.

FAQs about the train journey from Vienne to Linz

Want to know more about your journey from Vienne to Linz? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Vienne to Linz is 779 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.