What is the cheapest way to get from Bavaria to Linz?

The cheapest way to get from Bavaria to Linz is to bus which costs €15 - €28 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bavaria to Linz?

The fastest way to get from Bavaria to Linz is to car train and drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €110 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Bavaria and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Bavaria to Linz. However, there are services departing from Marienplatz and arriving at Linz Hbf via Muenchen Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Bavaria to Linz?

The distance between Bavaria and Linz is 269 km. The road distance is 229.5 km.

How do I travel from Bavaria to Linz without a car?

The best way to get from Bavaria to Linz without a car is to train via Muenchen Ost which takes 3h 41m and costs €30 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Bavaria to Linz?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Bavaria to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bavaria to Linz train from?

Bavaria to Linz train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Muenchen Ost station.

Train or bus from Bavaria to Linz?

The best way to get from Bavaria to Linz is to train via Muenchen Ost which takes 3h 41m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €28 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Bavaria to Linz train arrive?

Bavaria to Linz train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Linz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bavaria to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bavaria to Linz is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Bavaria to Linz.

Where can I stay near Linz?

There are 389+ hotels available in Linz.

Bavaria to Linz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car train

There are 5 ways to get from Bavaria to Linz by train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Muenchen Ost
best
1. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz Hbftrain 961 / ...
3h 41m
€31–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus 882 / ...
4h 50m
€16–28
Drive 229.5 km
1. Drive from Munich to Linzcar 229.5 km
2h 29m
€38–54
Train
1. Take the train from München Ost to Linz Hbftrain Nj
4h 5m
€66–111
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain 1393
2. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Linzcar
2h 13m
€111–146

Bavaria to Linz by train

73Weekly Trains

3h 41mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 269.5 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Bavaria, Germany and Linz, Austria?

WESTbahn Gmbh operates a train from Muenchen Ost to Linz Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Linz Industriezeile every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Arda Tur also services this route 3 times a week.

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