Arrival to Linz

Getting to Linz is easy. Whether you come by plane, train, or bus, the city is well connected and ready to welcome you to your new home.

Linz is accessible from several major airports. The recommended route is via Vienna International Airport (VIE), but alternative airports are also available depending on your location and flight availability.

Vienna International Airport

Recommended Airport:

Vienna International Airport (VIE) — approx. 185 km to Linz (2 hrs. by train or car)

Alternative Airports:

Munich Airport (MUC) — approx. 275 km to Linz (3 hours by train or car)
Linz Airport (LNZ) — approx. 14 km to Linz city center (20 minutes by car)
Salzburg Airport (SZG) — approx. 135 km to Linz (1.5 hours by train or car)
Prague Airport (PRG) — approx. 220 km to Linz (3.5 hours by car, longer by train)

(Distances and travel times are approximate and subject to change.)

Train Connections to Linz

Austria's national railway operator ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) offers regular train services to Linz from all major cities:

Vienna Airport (VIE) to Linz — Direct Railjet trains every hour (~2 hours travel time)
Vienna Central Station (Wien Hbf) to Linz — Frequent Railjet and Intercity trains (~1 hour 15 minutes)
Munich to Linz — Direct and connecting services (~3 hours)
Salzburg to Linz — Direct trains (~1.5 hours)
Prague to Linz — Limited direct trains, longer journey (~4 hours)

ÖBB Vorteilscard

In order to save some money, students under <26 years old can purchase the ÖBB Vorteilscard. a discount card granting holders a 50% discount on all train tickets for 1 year. Since it only costs ~€20, you get your money's worth within a single trip! The discount is applied automatically in the ÖBB App.

Note: Ticket inspectors usually ask you to present the Vorteilscard alongside your train ticket.

Taxi & Ride-Sharing Options in Linz

For transfers from Linz Airport or within the city, the following options are available.

Taxi Linz Services:

Taxi 2244 Linz — taxi2244.at (website + mobile app)
Taxi Linz 6969 — taxi6969.at (website + mobile app)
AST by Linz AG — linzag.at (mobile app only)
Uber — also available in Linz, but not as popular as local taxi services.

(Pre-booking a taxi for airport pick-up is recommended for convenience.)

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