The distance between Salzburg and Linz is around 124km (77 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Salzburg to Linz by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Linz → Salzburg if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Linz Hbf.
Take the bus to Linz Wissensturm.
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There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Linz by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).
The distance between Salzburg and Linz is around 124km (77 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 108km (67 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Salzburg and Linz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Linz is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Linz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Linz. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs every 30 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salzburg and Linz with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 1h 15m.
Railjet, WESTbahn, RegioJet, Swiss Railways and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Salzburg and Linz. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Salzburg and Linz. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salzburg and Linz with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 30m.
Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Salzburg and Linz. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Linz. We recommend that you take the train to Linz Hbf. instead which will take 1h 15m.
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 Salzburg and Linz. The distance is around 134km (83 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Linz is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 15m | €30($30) | every 30 mins | 124km (77 miles) |
Bus | 1h 30m | €6($6) | once daily | 130km (81 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | €16($16) | on demand | 134km (83 miles) |
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The following major airports near Linz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.