Austria
Getting to Linz by train
Trains to Linz arrive at Linz Hauptbahnhof, served by ÖBB, Railjet, Nightjet and WESTbahn. Gopaxo compares every offer in a single search to find you the best price to this city in Austria.
Why visit Linz?
Linz is one of the most searched-for cities in Austria. Travellers come for Ars Electronica Center, Pöstlingberg and Hauptplatz, all reachable on foot or by public transport from the station. The train drops you in the centre — no airport transfer, no check-in queue.
How to get to Linz by train
Linz is reached by train via Vienna, the country's main rail hub. Compare the connections on Gopaxo: we aggregate ÖBB, Railjet, Nightjet and WESTbahn to show the fastest and cheapest itinerary.
Linz train station
The main station is Linz Hauptbahnhof. Long-distance trains run by ÖBB, Railjet, Nightjet and WESTbahn arrive here, with connections to city transport. Be on the platform 10 to 15 minutes before departure: unlike flying, there is no check-in.
What to see in Linz
The highlights worth planning for:
- Ars Electronica Center
- Pöstlingberg
- Hauptplatz
Practical info for Linz
The essentials before you go:
- Country: Austria
- Main station: Linz Hauptbahnhof
- Currency: EUR (€)
- Main language: German
- Operators: ÖBB, Railjet, Nightjet and WESTbahn
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