How to travel from Linz to Wolfsberg, Austria

The distance between Linz and Wolfsberg is around 226km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Linz to Wolfsberg by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Graz central train station and then to Wolfsberg Bahnhof.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Train via Salzburg Hbf

Take the train to Salzburg Hbf then Klagenfurt Hbf and then to Wolfsberg In Kaernten.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)

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Drive

Drive to Wolfsberg.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance226km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Linz and Wolfsberg

There are several options for getting from Linz to Wolfsberg by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).

The distance between Linz and Wolfsberg is around 226km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (105 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Linz and Wolfsberg by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Linz to Wolfsberg is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Linz and Wolfsberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Linz and Wolfsberg. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Linz to Wolfsberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Klagenfurt Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), WESTbahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Linz and Wolfsberg. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Linz and Wolfsberg. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Linz to Wolfsberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Graz central train station and Graz Don Bosco Bahnhst. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

FlixBus, ÖBB-Postbus GmbH and Verbund Linie run regular bus services between Linz and Wolfsberg. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Linz to Wolfsberg. We recommend that you take the bus to Graz central train station and then to Wolfsberg Bahnhof. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Wolfsberg is Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Wolfsberg. 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 and Wolfsberg. The distance is around 226km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Linz to Wolfsberg is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Linz and Wolfsberg

Transport options from Linz to Wolfsberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 55m
€34($34)
twice daily292km (182 miles)
Train via Salzburg Hbf + 1 similar
5h 50m
€82($82)
4 times a day417km (259 miles)
Train6h 10m
€82($82)
twice daily417km (259 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€27($27)
on demand226km (141 miles)

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Airports near Wolfsberg

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

KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Wolfsberg
GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Wolfsberg
LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
163km (101 miles) from Wolfsberg