The distance between Graz and Linz is around 218km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Graz to Linz by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Linz → Graz if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Linz central train station.
Take the train to Linz Hbf.
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There are several options for getting from Graz to Linz by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).
The distance between Graz and Linz is around 218km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Graz and Linz by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Graz to Linz is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Graz and Linz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Graz and Linz. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Graz and Linz with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 3hrs.
ÖBB Intercity and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Graz and Linz. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Graz and Linz. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Graz and Linz with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Graz and Linz. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Graz to Linz. We recommend that you take the bus to Linz central train station. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Linz is Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Linz. Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) and Graz Airport (GRZ) (GRZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Graz and Linz. The distance is around 221km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Graz to Linz is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 40m | €16($16) | every 20 mins | 218km (135 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | €45($45) | 4 times a day | 242km (150 miles) |
Train via Selzthal | 3h 10m | €69($69) | 5 times a day | 242km (150 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | €26($26) | on demand | 221km (137 miles) |
The following major airports near Linz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.