How to travel from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Vienna, Austria

The distance between Linz Airport (LNZ) and Vienna is around 186km (116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Vienna 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 ViennaLinz Airport (LNZ) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Vienna Central Bus Station VIB.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

🚀 Fastest
💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Linz Hbf then take the train to Wien Hbf.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Vienna.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance186km (116 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Linz Airport (LNZ) and Vienna

There are several options for getting from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Vienna by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around and will take around 1h 40m.

The distance between Linz Airport (LNZ) and Vienna is around 186km (116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Linz Airport (LNZ) and Vienna by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Vienna is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx .

The cheapest way to travel between Linz Airport (LNZ) and Vienna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Linz Airport (LNZ) and Vienna. We recommend that you take the bus to Linz Hbf then take the train to Wien Hbf. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Linz Airport (LNZ) and Vienna. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Vienna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Linz Hbf and Linz Wissensturm. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Linz Airport (LNZ) and Vienna. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Vienna from Linz Airport (LNZ) is to take the bus and then take the train which will take 1h 40m and cost around .

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Vienna. We recommend that you take the bus to Linz Hbf then take the train to Wien Hbf. instead which will take 1h 40m.

The closest major airport to Vienna is Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE) (VIE) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Vienna. Graz Airport (GRZ) (GRZ) and Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Linz Airport (LNZ) and Vienna. The distance is around 186km (116 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Vienna is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around .

How do I get from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Vienna

Compare travel optionsbetween Linz Airport (LNZ) and Vienna

Transport options from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Vienna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 15m
€8($8)
twice daily199km (124 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1h 40m
hourly200km (124 miles)
Bus to Linz Hbf, Train1h 40m
€19($19)
hourly195km (121 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€22($22)
on demand186km (116 miles)

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Airports near Vienna

The following major airports near Vienna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.

VIE
Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE)
International Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Vienna
GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Vienna
LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Vienna