Getting Around, Linz Travel, Transport and Car Rental
(Linz, Upper Austria, Austria)
It is easy to travel around Linz, with plenty of public transport on hand. Both buses and trams cover the city, allowing you to travel to your chosen destination in Linz with little outlay. Both day tickets and four-stop tickets offer the best value, which can only be bought from the automated ticket machines at most stops.
Many visitors to Linz choose to travel onboard an official sightseeing bus, although by using tram transport with a simple day ticket, you will be able to take in the majority of the main sights. Alternatively, why not consider a relaxing cruise along the River Danube, or renting a bicycle at the Lilo train station, on the city's outskirts?
Linz Airport (LNZ) / Arriving by Air
Address: Flughafenstrasse 1, Hörsching, AT-4063, Austria, AT
Tel: +43 07221 6000
Also often referred to as the Blue Danube Airport, Linz Airport is located just outside of the city and connected by regular bus transport, with a journey time of approximately 20 minutes. Ryanair in one of the main airlines operating here, travelling to European destinations such as
Barcelona and
London Stansted. Other notable airlines flying to and from Linz Airport include Air Cairo, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and also TUIfly.
Car Rental
Linz is conveniently situated part-way between both
Vienna and
Salzburg, being close to a number of main roads, such as the A1 Autobahn (motorway). The A1 also connects
Munich, while to the south, the Muehlviertel A7 Autobahn provides travel to a number of destinations around Austria's southerly states of Carinthia and Styria, such as Klagenfurt and
Graz respectively. Car rental is the best mode of transport if you intend to travel outside of Linz and properly explore South Austria.
Buses, Coaches and Trams
The bus system in Linz is complemented by a fairly comprehensive tram system, allowing you to travel to your destination with ease and little expenditure. Before boarding the bus or tram, it is necessary to purchase 'city transport' tickets, which are valid per journey or per day, and should be validated by punching as you board.
Trains
Train transport in Linz provides the fastest and most scenic way to travel to both Salzburg and Vienna, with these two cities and many further destinations being linked by regular Eurocity and Intercity trains. Trains usually depart on an hourly basis and ultimately reach most major cities throughout Europe.