Linz Getting there & around

Getting around

Public transport

Linz has an extensive bus and tram network (3400 7000, www.linzag.at), but by early evening some services stop or become infrequent. Single tickets (€1.60), day passes (€3.20) and weekly passes (€10.70) are available from pavement dispensers and Tabak (tobacconist) shops. Drivers don’t sell tickets – buy and validate your tickets before you board.

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Car & motorcycle

Car

One-way systems, congested roads and pricey parking make public transport preferable to driving in central Linz, although a car is a definite plus if you’re keen to explore more of Upper Austria. There are some free car parks along Obere Donaulände. Linz has offices for all the major car hire firms:

Avis (0722-1600 6300; Flughafenstrasse 1)

Denzel Drive (0501-0541 70; Bahnhofplatz 3-6)

Hertz (78 48 41; Bürgerstrasse)

LaudaMotion (0900 240 120) Has an office at the Hauptbahnhof.

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Bicycle

Bikes are available for hire at Donau Touristik (20 80 38; Lederergasse 4-12; bike per day/week €10/63; 8am-5.30pm Mon-Thu, to 4.30pm Fri).

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