The average train between Edinburgh and Linz takes 26h 38m and the fastest train takes 24h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Linz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Edinburgh and Linz. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Linz at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 26h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 34m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Linz? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Linz. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Linz station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 38m.
Edinburgh to Linz train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Linz train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Book your Edinburgh to Linz train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Linz is 1,458.6 km. The road distance is 2,180 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Linz/Donau Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf in around 17h 46m.