There are 10 ways to get from Catania to Linz by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train (Trenitalia), ferry, car, or car ferry
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 Vienna International Airport, train
best- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CTA - VIE
- Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
3h 56m€73–221Train
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Rjx
22h 9m€226–445Bus
- Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to München Hackerbrückebus Catania– Dortmund
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus 882 / ...
26h 51m€213–292Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Catania Centrale to Bologna Centralenighttrain Ini
- Take the nighttrain from Bologna Centrale to Linz/Donau Hbfnighttrain Nj
29h 26m€136–371Fly to Linz Airport
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane CTA - LNZ
6h 47m€83–329Fly to Munich International Airport, train
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CTA - MUC
- Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
6h 41m€142–322Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane CTA - PRG
- Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
7h 53m€83–255Train, ferry
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Meidlingtrain Rjx / ...
- Take the train from Wien Meidling to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Rjx / ...
22h 13mBus via Bologna
- Take the bus from Catania Airport to Bologna Centralebus
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus 536 / ...
- Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Linz Industriezeilebus 861
28h 15m€153–230Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Catania to Tresmestiericar
- Take the carferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovannicarferry
- Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Linzcar
17h 35m€313–476
Catania to Linz by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Catania to Linz is to fly and train which costs €70 - €230 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Catania to Linz is to fly and train which takes 3h 56m and costs €70 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Catania station to Linz. However, there are services departing from Catania Central Bus Station and arriving at Linz Industriezeile via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Catania to Linz. However, there are services departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf via Roma Termini, Bolzano Bozen, Brennero - Brenner and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 9m.
The distance between Catania and Linz is 1393 km.
The best way to get from Catania to Linz without a car is to train which takes 22h 9m and costs €220 - €450.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Catania to Linz, including transfers.
Catania to Linz bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Catania Central Bus Station.
Catania to Linz train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Catania Centrale station.
The best way to get from Catania to Linz is to train which takes 22h 9m and costs €220 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €210 - €300 and takes 26h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €330 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Linz, Austria?
You can take a train from Catania Centrale to Linz/Donau Hbf via Roma Termini, Bolzano Bozen, Brennero - Brenner, and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 22h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Linz Industriezeile via München Hackerbrücke and Munich central bus station in around 26h 51m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Linz Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150–550
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–330
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–310
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Flughafen Wien to Linz/Donau Hbf
- *
- €30–50
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz/Donau Hbf
- *
- €45–70
Train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Meidling
- *
- €90–140
Train from Wien Meidling to Linz/Donau Hbf
- *
- €30–45
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Catania Central Bus Station to München Hackerbrücke
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €190–270
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
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Booking & Getting There
Catania to Linz bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at München Hackerbrücke station.
Catania to Linz train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.
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