Linz to Salzburg by train
Compare train times and connections between Linz and Salzburg.
Route Overview
Travel between the Danube city of Linz and Salzburg on the western rail corridor. The route makes a useful stopover connection between Upper Austria and the Salzburg region without returning to Vienna.
This guide helps you plan. Departure times, journey duration, changes and fares depend on your travel date; check the selected connection before travelling.
Trains, journey time and changes
Search Linz Hbf and Salzburg Hbf for direct services and compare stopping patterns. Some trains continue beyond Salzburg or Linz; use the station and departure time rather than only the final destination on the platform display.
Departure: Linz
Linz Hbf has tram, bus and regional-rail connections. Hauptplatz, the Danube and the main museums are separate destinations; include local travel time in your plans.
Arrival: Salzburg
Salzburg Hbf has onward city and regional transport. The old town is a separate walk or bus ride away. Leave a buffer between arrival and timed attractions, concerts or onward buses.
Tickets, fares and reservations
There is no single fixed fare for this route. Prices depend on the departure, operator, class, passenger ages and ticket conditions. Compare the current offer for your date; discounted advance fares can be tied to a specific train and may have limited exchange or refund options. A seat reservation is not automatically included in every ticket.
Classes, luggage and accessibility
Check the selected service before planning around Wi-Fi, power sockets, catering or a particular class. Keep luggage manageable for station stairs and interchanges. Bicycles, wheelchairs and assistance can require separate arrangements with the operator; organise these before travel.
Planning your day
Both main stations require a further walk or local transport for the main historic sights. For a stopover, leave enough time to retrieve luggage and return to the correct platform before the next departure.
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FAQ for Linz to Salzburg
How long is the train journey from Linz to Salzburg?
Journey time depends on the selected train, stopping pattern and transfers. Search your travel date for the scheduled duration and check each leg before choosing. Engineering work can change timings; any onward local transport needs additional time.
Do I need to change trains between Linz and Salzburg?
Search Linz Hbf and Salzburg Hbf for direct services and compare stopping patterns. Some trains continue beyond Salzburg or Linz; use the station and departure time rather than only the final destination on the platform display.
How much does a Linz to Salzburg train ticket cost?
There is no single fixed fare for this route. Prices depend on the departure, operator, class, passenger ages and ticket conditions. Compare the current offer for your date; discounted advance fares can be tied to a specific train and may have limited exchange or refund options. A seat reservation is not automatically included in every ticket.
Which station should I choose in Salzburg?
Salzburg Hbf has onward city and regional transport. The old town is a separate walk or bus ride away. Leave a buffer between arrival and timed attractions, concerts or onward buses.