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For many, the preferred method of traveling around or between any European country is by train. Perhaps it has become a rite of passage for some to backpack across Europe with an unlimited train pass in hand. Well if this is you (and even if it's not) any train ride to the center of Linz will drop you off at the Linz Hauptbahnhof from which you can continue to the city center by foot, by tram, bus, or cab. The trams are probably the most efficient way of getting around Linz, but the new Hauptbahnhof (Main train station), which was majorly renovated in 2004, is the starting point for any train trip to Linz. Inside are many shops, information, and boutiques in the event you need anything from food to music!
Written Jul 31, 2005
Website: http://www.oebb.at
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Linz is located about halfway along the Salzburg to Vienna line, and it takes just over an hour to get to either of these destinations, if you don't want to hang around. Also a short train journey away is the tiny town of Melk, which hosts the majestic Benedictine monastery that featured in Uberto Eco's book, the Name of the Rose. You can book the tickets in the helpful, English speaking office in the station, or use the link below to the German rail travel service, which allows you to book many Austrian tickets online.
Updated Jun 20, 2004
Website: http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?ld=56&newrequest=yes&
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Linz can be reached very cheaply from the UK by plane from London Stansted. An OB bus runs from just outside the airport every hour, and one leaves just after the afternoon plane arrives. If you are a little late arriving, or customs holds you up a few minutes too long, there will be another along in a while. You can also ask at the info desk for a free shuttle bus to the nearby train station, which is on the Linz - Wels line. Trains run regularly to either destination, where you can get connecting trains to places further afield. Linz is also not far from the airport, so a taxi shouldn't cost you too much either.
Written Jun 20, 2004
Website: http://www.ryanair.com/
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We went there by car. The traffic during rush hour was hell. Many building sites and detours. I don't recommend getting there by car.
A road usage tax sticker is required to drive legally on motorways!
Updated Apr 30, 2003
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by plane: The Blue Danube Airport of Linz is situated out of town - there is a bus from Linz to the airport and there is a train from Linz to Hörsching station, where you can order a shuttle service to the airport.
Updated Sep 1, 2002
Website: www.flughafen-linz.at
Good rail connections around Austria , Germany and the rest of Europe.
Updated Sep 26, 2007
Written Sep 2, 2002
Updated Sep 2, 2002
Written Sep 2, 2002
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Linz is situated on one of Europe's most important waterways, the Danube, which is linked to the Rhine and the Main. You can take a boat from Passau (Germany) to Linz.
Updated Sep 1, 2002
Website: www.donauschiffahrt.com
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