The average train between Rotterdam and Linz takes 13h 47m and the fastest train takes 11h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Linz. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Linz at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Alexander and take an average of 13h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Linz. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Linz station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.
Rotterdam to Linz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.
Rotterdam to Linz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Book your Rotterdam to Linz train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and Linz is 805.7 km. The road distance is 1,116 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Linz Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf in around 12h 24m.