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Celtic supporters travelling to Austria for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff against LASK will find Linz one of the easiest Austrian cities to reach.
Martin O'Neill's side host the first leg at Celtic Park on August 18 before making the trip to Upper Austria a week later for the return fixture, with a place in the league phase at stake.
Located on the River Danube in Upper Austria, Linz sits almost halfway between Vienna and Salzburg, making it well connected by rail, road and air. Whether you are planning a quick in-and-out away day or turning the trip into a long weekend, there are several practical travel options.
Here is Football Ground Guide‘s guide to getting to Linz.
Flying to Linz
The most convenient option is to fly directly into Linz Airport (LNZ), which is around 14km south-west of the city centre. However, direct flights from the UK are relatively limited, meaning most Celtic supporters will need to connect via another European hub.
Once you arrive, getting into the city is straightforward:
Bus 601 runs directly between the airport and Linz Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) in around 22 minutes.
Alternatively, take the short shuttle to Horsching railway station before catching a train into the city, a journey that takes around 10 minutes.
Flying via Vienna
Many travelling Celtic fans are expected to use Vienna International Airport, which offers far more flights from Glasgow, Edinburgh and other major UK airports than Linz itself.
Vienna Airport is connected directly to Linz by Austria's Railjet services, with trains taking approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. Services run regularly throughout the day, making it one of the simplest and most popular alternatives for away supporters.
Flying into Vienna also gives supporters greater flexibility if return flights from Linz become expensive around matchday.
Flying via Salzburg or Munich
Salzburg Airport is another viable option, particularly if flight prices are lower.
From Salzburg, regular trains reach Linz in approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, while supporters flying into Munich can also travel onwards by rail, although the journey is naturally longer. Both routes benefit from excellent Central European rail connections.
Travelling by train
Austria's rail network is among Europe's most reliable, and Linz Hauptbahnhof is one of the country's busiest transport hubs.
The station offers direct services to Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and several German cities, while international visitors can connect easily from neighbouring countries. The station is also linked to Linz's tram and bus network, making onward travel simple.
Getting around Linz
Once in the city, most visitors will find they do not need a car.
Linz has an efficient tram and bus system that connects the railway station, city centre and major attractions. Taxis are readily available, while public transport provides the cheapest option for reaching most destinations.
Driving to Linz
Supporters planning a European road trip can reach Linz via Austria's A1 motorway, which links Vienna with Salzburg.
The city has numerous public car parks, although driving within the centre is generally unnecessary thanks to the quality of public transport.
FGG says
If flight prices into Linz begin to rise ahead of the playoff, do not overlook Vienna. The Austrian capital has significantly more flights from the UK, and the fast Railjet connection means you can be in Linz in well under two hours.
It is a route regularly used by football supporters travelling across Austria and often proves both cheaper and more flexible than waiting for a direct flight into Linz itself.