How to get from Salzburg to Linz

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What is the best way to travel from Salzburg to Linz?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Carpool and Buses to Linz from Salzburg. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 5 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
1h 8m
£9
£16
78
Car
1h 20m
£5
£6
2

What is the cheapest way to reach Linz from Salzburg?

You can reach Linz with just £5 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Monday
from £6
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
from £5

    Cheapest Carpool Monday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    08:20
    Salzburg Airport
    09:40
    Linz
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £6

    • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • ÖBB
    1h 14m
    0
    06:01
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    07:15
    Linz
    Central Station
    0
    ÖBB
    Economy
    from £9
  • ÖBB
    1h 14m
    0
    05:01
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    06:15
    Linz
    Central Station
    0
    ÖBB
    Economy
    from £17
  • WESTbahn
    1h 16m
    0
    05:18
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    06:34
    Linz
    Central Station
    0
    WESTbahn
    Economy
    from £25
  • WESTbahn
    1h 12m
    0
    05:52
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    07:04
    Linz
    Central Station
    0
    WESTbahn
    Economy
    from £25

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    10:40
    Salzburg
    12:00
    Linz
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 30m
    0
    12:30
    Salzburg
    14:00
    Linz
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £8

    • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • ÖBB
    1h 14m
    0
    06:01
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    07:15
    Linz
    Central Station
    0
    ÖBB
    Economy
    from £9
  • ÖBB
    1h 8m
    0
    07:07
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    08:15
    Linz
    Central Station
    0
    ÖBB
    Economy
    from £9
  • ÖBB
    1h 8m
    0
    08:07
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    09:15
    Linz
    Central Station
    0
    ÖBB
    Economy
    from £9
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 33m
    0
    22:57
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    01:30
    Linz
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £25

What are the fastest trips from Salzburg to Linz?

You can get to Linz from Salzburg in just 1h 8m with a Train from ÖBB. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Monday
from 1h 12m
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
from 1h 8m

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • WESTbahn
    1h 12m
    0
    05:52
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    07:04
    Linz
    Central Station
    0
    WESTbahn
    Economy
    from £25
  • ÖBB
    1h 14m
    0
    06:01
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    07:15
    Linz
    Central Station
    0
    ÖBB
    Economy
    from £9
  • ÖBB
    1h 14m
    0
    05:01
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    06:15
    Linz
    Central Station
    0
    ÖBB
    Economy
    from £17
  • WESTbahn
    1h 16m
    0
    05:18
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    06:34
    Linz
    Central Station
    0
    WESTbahn
    Economy
    from £25

    • Fastest Carpool Monday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    08:20
    Salzburg Airport
    09:40
    Linz
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £6

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • ÖBB
    1h 8m
    0
    07:07
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    08:15
    Linz
    Central Station
    0
    ÖBB
    Economy
    from £9
  • ÖBB
    1h 8m
    0
    08:07
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    09:15
    Linz
    Central Station
    0
    ÖBB
    Economy
    from £9
  • ÖBB
    1h 14m
    0
    06:01
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    07:15
    Linz
    Central Station
    0
    ÖBB
    Economy
    from £9
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 33m
    0
    22:57
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    01:30
    Linz
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £25

    • Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 20m
    0
    10:40
    Salzburg
    12:00
    Linz
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £5
  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 30m
    0
    12:30
    Salzburg
    14:00
    Linz
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £8
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Salzburg to Linz

What are the most popular stations in Salzburg and Linz?

In Salzburg, you will usually depart from Central Station, Lastenstrasse or P+R South, while in Linz you will be arriving at Central Station, Industriezeile or Donau Ebelsberg Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Linz from Salzburg? With 6 connections between 5 Train, Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Salzburg and Linz, you can pay as low as £5 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from ÖBB: you will get to Linz in just 1h 8m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Salzburg and Linz are ÖBB, BlaBlaCar and WESTbahn, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Salzburg and Linz is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salzburg Airport or to Puchenau, and look at flights from Salzburg Airport, and landing at Linz Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Salzburg to Linz?

The most popular companies between Salzburg and Linz, are ÖBB, BlaBlaCar and WESTbahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: ÖBB, WESTbahn and Deutsche Bahn

All you need to know when you travel from Salzburg to Linz

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Salzburg to Linz. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Salzburg to Linz

How can I reach Linz from Salzburg?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Train, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Linz from Salzburg.

How far is Linz from Salzburg?

The distance between Salzburg and Linz is 106.9 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Salzburg and Linz?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 18 kgs, and a flight 26 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Salzburg to Linz?

You can get to Linz with just £5 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

What is the fastest way to get from Salzburg to Linz?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Linz in just 1h 8m with a Train from ÖBB.

More routes to Salzburg and to Linz

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Salzburg and to Linz. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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