How to travel from Salzburg to Linz, Austria

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.

3 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Linz Hbf.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byRailjet+ 4 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Linz Wissensturm.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Drive

Drive to Linz.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance134km (83 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Linz

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Salzburg to Linz

Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Linz

Transport options from Salzburg to Linz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 15m
€30($30)
every 30 mins124km (77 miles)
Bus
1h 30m
€6($6)
once daily130km (81 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
€16($16)
on demand134km (83 miles)

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Airports near Linz

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

LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Linz
SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Linz
GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
169km (105 miles) from Linz