Linz Travel Plans

Looking for a place that has it all? Well, Linz has history, art, culture, and the world's largest cake pyramid (yes, you read that right).

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How to get to Linz

Plane

The best way to get to Linz by plane is to fly into Blue Danube Airport Linz (LNZ) from a major European city such as Vienna or Frankfurt.

Car

Driving to Linz is possible by taking the A1 motorway from Vienna. The journey takes approximately 2.5 hours and there are multiple car rental options available at Blue Danube Airport Linz.

Train

If traveling by train, the best option is to take an express train from Vienna to Linz. The journey takes approximately 2.5 hours and arrives at Linz Hauptbahnhof.

Boat

Traveling to Linz by boat is possible by taking a river cruise on the Danube River. There are multiple river cruise operators that offer trips to Linz from cities such as Vienna and Budapest.

Bus

The most convenient option for traveling to Linz by bus is to take an express coach from Vienna. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and arrives at Linz Busbahnhof.

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