The average train between Erfurt and Linz takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt 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 4 times a day between Erfurt and Linz. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 3:14 PM which arrives into Linz at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Erfurt 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 Erfurt to Linz. However, there are services departing from Erfurt station and arriving at Linz station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Erfurt to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Book your Erfurt to Linz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), WESTbahn Gmbh and České dráhy (ČD).
The distance between Erfurt and Linz is 378.3 km. The road distance is 631 km.
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Linz Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf in around 6h 18m.