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

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Linz is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Linz is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Erfurt and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Erfurt station to Linz. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Linz Industriezeile via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Linz. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Linz Hbf via Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Linz?

The distance between Erfurt and Linz is 516 km. The road distance is 487.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Erfurt to Linz without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €80 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Erfurt to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Linz bus from?

Erfurt to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Linz train from?

Erfurt to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Train or bus from Erfurt to Linz?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Linz is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €80 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Erfurt to Linz bus arrive?

Erfurt to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Erfurt to Linz train arrive?

Erfurt to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Passau Hbf station.

Can I drive from Erfurt to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Linz is 488 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Erfurt to Linz.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Linz?

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Erfurt to Linz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Erfurt to Linz by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Re
5h 40m
€80–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Dresden central stationbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Linz Industriezeilebus N160 / ...
9h 45m
€33–56
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Hirschaidtrain
2. Take the train from Hirschaid to Nürnberg Hbftrain S1
3. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Linz Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 37m
€69–308
Drive 487.7 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Linzcar 487.7 km
5h 8m
€78–112
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
7h 25m
€158–403
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LEJ - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
6h 22m
€139–378

Erfurt to Linz by train

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5h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 516.4 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Linz Hbf via Passau Hbf in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Linz Industriezeile via Dresden central station in around 9h 45m.

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