The average train between Nuremberg and Linz takes 7h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg and Linz. The earliest departure is at 10:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Linz at 5:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Linz. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Linz station via Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
Nuremberg to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Book your Nuremberg to Linz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ÖBB.
The distance between Nuremberg and Linz is 267.1 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Linz Hbf via Passau Hbf in around 4h 6m.