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

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Linz is to fly and train which costs €70 - €260 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Catania to Linz is to fly and train which takes 4h 8m and costs €70 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Linz. However, there are services departing from Catania and arriving at Linz Industriezeile via Bologna Centrale and Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Catania and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Catania to Linz. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Linz Hbf via Paola, Bolzano Bozen, Brennero - Brenner and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 44m.

How far is it from Catania to Linz?

The distance between Catania and Linz is 1213 km.

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

The best way to get from Catania to Linz without a car is to train which takes 20h 44m and costs €240 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Catania to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Linz bus from?

Catania to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Catania station.

Where do I catch the Catania to Linz train from?

Catania to Linz train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Catania Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Catania to Linz?

The best way to get from Catania to Linz is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs €100 - €380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €550 and takes 20h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €220 and takes 27h 45m.

Where does the Catania to Linz bus arrive?

Catania to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Catania to Linz train arrive?

Catania to Linz train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Paola station.

How do I get a train ticket from Catania to Linz?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Catania to Linz?

Book your Catania to Linz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Linz?

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Catania to Linz - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 9 ways to get from Catania to Linz by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train (Trenitalia), train, ferry, or car

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

Fly to Linz Airport
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane CTA - LNZ
6h 57m
€101–380
Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CTA - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
4h 8m
€72–256
Train
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Paolatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Paola to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
4. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
20h 44m
€240–533
Bus
1. Take the bus from Catania to Bologna Centralebus
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus 536 / ...
3. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Linz Industriezeilebus 861
27h 45m
€90–215
Night train
1. Take the night train from Catania Centrale to Bologna Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the night train from Bologna Centrale to Wels Hbfnighttrain En
27h 9m
€204–384
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CTA - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz Hbftrain
6h 25m
€118–351
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain 89
5. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
21h 12m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station to Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelobus
2. Take the train from Parma to Bresciatrain R8
3. Take the bus from Brescia - North Bus Station to Innsbruckbus
4. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
27h 46m
€119–236
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Catania to Messina Marittimacar
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Linzcar
17h 32m
€287–435

Catania to Linz by train

7Weekly Trains

20h 44mAverage Duration

€240Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,213.1 km
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Linz, Austria?

Lufthansa, DAT Danish Air Transport, and Ryanair fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Linz Airport (LNZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Catania Centrale to Linz Hbf via Paola, Bolzano Bozen, Brennero - Brenner, and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 20h 44m.

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