Transportation

Linz has a great network of buses, trams, and trains. Tickets are checked often (even without gates), so make sure you have a valid pass, students can choose between city, regional, or nationwide options.

Linz City Transport — LinzAG

Covers buses, trams, and trains within Linz
Single, daily, weekly, and monthly tickets available
Discount on monthly and yearly tickets for students (see Aktivpass here)

Linz Semester Ticket (MEGA-Ticket) — LinzAG

Price: ~€83 per semester (2025)
Coverage: All LinzAG transport within Linz city
Suitable for: students living and studying in Linz.

Upper Austria Regional Transport — OÖVV

Covers the entire Upper Austria region including Linz
Suitable for: Students traveling between cities in Upper Austria

Freizeit-Ticket OÖ (Weekend Ticket)

Price: ~€19.90 per day for 2 persons
valid for any local train/tram or bus in Upper Austria.
Suitable for: Weekend trips in Upper Austria with friends/family.

KlimaTicket is a flat-rate, annual public transport pass in Austria that allows holders to use most local, regional, and national public transportation services with a single ticket, promoting climate neutrality goals. There are nationwide (KlimaTicket Ö) and regional versions, with different prices, validity periods, and options for discounts. They can usually be paid in monthly installments, with the first down-payment usually being for 2 months in advance. Some options are:

KlimaTicket OÖ (Upper Austria only)

Price (2025): €365–€592 per year (depending on cities in coverage area).
Good for: Students commuting between Linz and other cities in the state of Upper Austria.

KlimaTicket Ö — National Coverage (Austria-Wide)

Unlimited travel on all public transport across Austria
Includes city transport in Linz, Vienna, Graz, Salzburg, etc.
Price (2025): € 1,300 per year

Youth KlimaTicket (under 26)

Same coverage as normal Klimaticket, but discounted for ages <26.
Price (2025): €975 per year
Best value for students who travel frequently across Austria.

Where to Buy Tickets?

Physical Locations:

LinzAG Info Center
ÖBB stations
OÖVV offices
Tabak/Trafik shops (single tickets)

Online:

linzag.at— Linz city tickets
ooevv.at — Upper Austria tickets (incl. Klimaticket OÖ)
klimaticket.at — KlimaTicket Ö (nationwide)
oebb.at — National transport services
Mobile Apps: ÖBB App, LinzAG App, OÖVV App

What You Need?

Student ID for discounts
ID/Passport for ticket purchase
Austrian address (for certain ticket types)
Bank card or payment method

Tips

Under 26? KlimaTicket Ö Youth offers the best value for unlimited travel nationwide
On a tight budget? The LinzAG MEGA-Ticket (semester pass) is best for city-only travel
Eligible for Aktivpass? Check LinzAG discounts
Prices for KlimaTicket Ö may increase — buying earlier can save money
You might be able to purchase a discount card for <26 years old called ‘Vorteilskarte’ costs 20€/year, and you will get a 50% discount on each ticket from ÖBB, and it will be valid for 1 year. See section 'ÖBB Vorteilscard' in Arrival to Linz page.

For a quick, cheap, and flexible way to get across the city, use Linz's bike and scooter sharing services. They are perfect for short trips between campuses, the city center, and along the Danube.

Linz City Bike (Nextbike)

This is the official public bike-sharing system with over 100 stations across the city.

How it Works: Pick up a bike from one station and drop it off at any other.

How to Register:

Download the "Nextbike" app.
Register with your personal details and a payment method (credit card, PayPal).

Cost:

The first 30 minutes are free, then it's €1 per 15minutes. The daily max is €8.
€15 per day - the 24-hour rate is applied from the 5th hour

Pro Tip: The 30-minute free period is perfect for short trips. Just dock your bike and take a new one for another free 30 minutes if needed.

E-Scooters (Tier)

For an even faster ride, electric scooters from providers like Lime and Tier are scattered throughout the city.

How it Works: Use the provider's app to locate and unlock a nearby scooter. Leave it responsibly at your destination within the designated operating zone.