Linz to Vienna by train
Linz Hauptbahnhof → Wien Hauptbahnhof
Trains link Linz (Linz Hauptbahnhof) and Vienna (Wien Hauptbahnhof) in about 1h 15m at best, with no changes needed.
- Fastest
- ≈ 1h 15m
- Typical
- ≈ 1h 30m
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- ÖBB, WESTbahn

How long does the train from Linz to Vienna take?
The fastest trains cover Linz to Vienna in about 1h 15m; a typical journey takes around 1h 30m.
Is there a direct train from Linz to Vienna?
Yes: direct trains run between Linz Hauptbahnhof and Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Legendary routes through Linz or Vienna
- Railjet Vienna → Budapest
- Semmeringbahn Vienna → Graz
- Nightjet Vienna → Zurich
- Railjet Prague → Vienna
Sleepers too: night trains from Vienna.
More trains from Linz
- Linz → Salzburg ≈ 1h 08m · direct
More train routes in Austria · Hungary · Germany.
Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.