Linz travel guide
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You're Going to Love Linz
With a population of 181,162, Linz is the largest city in Oberosterreich, Austria by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Linz to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Linz
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Linz in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Linz, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Linz
Plane
When flying to Linz, you’ll arrive at Linz Hoersching (LNZ), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Linz from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 25h 10m.
Train
ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Linz, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Linz to Salzburg takes 1h 08m and costs around €18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about €41 for a 2h 59m trip. Located 1.1 miles from the city centre, Linz Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Linz. Another popular train station is Linz Linz/Donau Pichling Bahnhof, located 6 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Linz is to pick up a car hire from Vienna, which is about 96 miles from Linz. You’ll find branches of Zippy7 and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Vienna.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Linz, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Munich, the bus ride to Linz takes 225 miles and will cost you around €22. From Zurich, the ticket costs about €74 for a journey of 470 miles. Linz’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Linz
Where to stay in Linz
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Mama Muh and Leonardo Boutique Hotel Linz City Center.