How to get from Linz to Salzburg
- Fastest
- 1h 41m
- by car, door to door
- Cheapest
- €14
- by car
- Distance
- 108 km
- as the crow flies
- Departures today
- 11
- 4 ways, Sun 25 Oct
4 ways to travel
108 km apart. Times are the timetables for Sun 25 Oct, planned from 08:00; every price says whether it is live, the operator's fare or our estimate. We add nothing to any fare.
best30 min quicker than the bus and €6 cheaper.
- TrainbestLeast hassle1h 21m€15–61Estimated8 departures · WESTbahn Management GmbH
- Bus1h 49m€21–37Estimated3 departures · FlixBus-eu
- Drivefastestcheapest1h 41m€14–19Estimated135 km · fuel only
- Taxi1h 41m€160–245Estimatedone-way cab
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Departures today
- 08:14 → 10:041h 50m · 1 change · Linz Linien GmbH 3€16–48
- 08:14 → 09:561h 42m · 2 changes · Linz Linien GmbH 3€16–48
- 08:16 → 10:192h 3m · direct · OEBB Personenverkehr AG Kundenservice RJX 19950€15–47
- 08:20 → 09:461h 26m · direct · WESTbahn Management GmbH WB 79212€25–61
- 08:27 → 10:342h 7m · direct · WESTbahn Management GmbH WB 904€15–47
- 08:39 → 10:001h 21m · direct · Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s. rjx 160€25–61
- 08:50 → 10:141h 24m · 1 change · WESTbahn Management GmbH WB 904€24–59
- 09:24 → 10:571h 33m · direct · OEBB Personenverkehr AG Kundenservice IC 544€25–61
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Questions people ask
How long does it take to get from Linz to Salzburg?
The fastest way is by car: about 1h 41m door to door. The straight-line distance is 108 km.
What is the cheapest way from Linz to Salzburg?
Drive is the cheapest, from €14. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
Is there a direct train from Linz to Salzburg?
Yes. Today's timetable shows 5 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 21m. Fares run €15–61 across classes.
How much is the bus from Linz to Salzburg?
Buses take about 1h 49m and cost €21–37 depending on operator and seat type. 3 departures appear in today's timetable window.
How far is Salzburg from Linz by road?
About 135 km, roughly 1h 41m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around €14–19; tolls and parking are extra.
Who runs it
- Linz Linien GmbH
- WESTbahn Management GmbH
- OEBB Personenverkehr AG Kundenservice
- Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko
- a.s.
- Österreichische Postbus AG - N (Salzb)
- Salzburg AG (OBus)
- FlixBus-eu
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