The average train between Mainz and Linz takes 10h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz 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 3 times a day between Mainz and Linz. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 3:42 PM which arrives into Linz at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Linz. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Linz station via Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
Mainz to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Linz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ÖBB.
The distance between Mainz and Linz is 474.9 km. The road distance is 647 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbf via Passau Hbf in around 7h 56m.