The average train between Erlangen and Linz takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Erlangen 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 5 times a day between Erlangen and Linz. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Linz at 5:04 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Linz. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Linz station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Erlangen to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erlangen station.
Erlangen to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Book your Erlangen to Linz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and 4 other operators.
The distance between Erlangen and Linz is 278.7 km. The road distance is 464 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Linz/Donau Hbf via München Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 14m.