There are 5 ways to get from Forchheim to Linz by train, bus, night train, 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.
Train via Munich
best- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 28 / ...
- Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain 961 / ...
5h 51m€89–246Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Nuernberg Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 41m€39–116Bus
- Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Passau central train stationbus N61 / ...
- Take the bus from Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer to Linz/Donau Obere Donauländebus 670
7h 34m€46–76Drive 327.5 km
- Drive from Forchheim to Linzcar 327.5 km
3h 12m€53–77Train
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Nightjet
6h 41m€54–116
Forchheim to Linz by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forchheim to Linz is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Forchheim to Linz is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Forchheim station to Linz. However, there are services departing from Erlangen train station and arriving at Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände via Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Forchheim to Linz. However, there are services departing from Forchheim (Oberfr) and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Forchheim and Linz is 479 km. The road distance is 327.5 km.
The best way to get from Forchheim to Linz without a car is to train via Munich which takes 5h 51m and costs €85 - €250.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Forchheim to Linz, including transfers.
Forchheim to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erlangen train station.
Forchheim to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Forchheim to Linz is to train via Munich which takes 5h 51m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany and Linz, Austria?
You can take a train from Forchheim (Oberfr) to Linz/Donau Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forchheim (Oberfr) to Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände via Erlangen, Erlangen train station, and Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer in around 7h 34m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- service@westbahn.at
- Website
- Westbahn
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Westbahn
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €96–100
- Couchette Carriage
- €60–75
- Seating Carriage
- €30–40
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Erlangen train station to Passau central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +43 5 17 17
- service@postbus.at
- Website
- ÖBB-Postbus
Bus from Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer to Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- ÖBB-Postbus
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More Questions & Answers
Forchheim to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Passau central train station.
Forchheim to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forchheim to Linz is 328 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Forchheim to Linz.
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