THE SHORT VERSION
Innsbruck to Linz at a glance.
- From
- Innsbruck
- To
- Linz
- Road distance
- About 315 km
- Straight line
- 245 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~3 h 30 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Linz to Innsbruck →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Innsbruck
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
Arriving in Linz
Ask the seller where the service ends in Linz. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
KEEP GOING
From Linz, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Linz
More buses from Innsbruck
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Innsbruck from Linz by road?+
About 315 km by road (245 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Innsbruck to Linz take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 3 h 30 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Innsbruck?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Linz to Innsbruck?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Linz to Innsbruck guide.
Where does the bus from Innsbruck arrive in Linz?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Innsbruck to Linz?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Innsbruck to Linz bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Linz by bus?+
Direct buses from Linz include Salzburg, Vienna, Munich, Prague, Zagreb and more. See all connections on our Linz bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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