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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Linz is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Linz is to fly and train which takes 3h 59m and costs €140 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Linz. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. and arriving at Linz Industriezeile via Berlin Südkreuz train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Linz. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Linz Hbf via Berlin Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Germany to Linz?

The distance between Germany and Linz is 553 km. The road distance is 569.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Linz without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 9m and costs €140 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Germany to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Linz bus from?

Germany to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Linz train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Germany to Linz?

The best way to get from Germany to Linz is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 9m and costs €140 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Germany to Linz bus arrive?

Germany to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile station.

Where does the Germany to Linz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Germany to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Linz is 570 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Germany to Linz.

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

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Where can I stay near Linz?

There are 400+ hotels available in Linz.

Germany to Linz - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Germany to Linz by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Deutsche Bahn)

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Fly Frankfurt to Salzburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
3h 59m
€149–378
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Linz Industriezeilebus N160
10h 1m
€43–73
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Linz Hbftrain 961 / ...
9h 9m
€146–438
Drive 569.6 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Linzcar 569.6 km
5h 53m
€95–137
Fly Frankfurt to Linz Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane FRA - LNZ
4h 40m
€98–159
Fly Hamburg Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane HAM - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
5h 29m
€99–277
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
5h 26m
€109–330
Train
1. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Praha Hlavní nádražítrain Drf
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain Ec
10h 17m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Praha Hlavní nádražítrain
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain Ec
10h 47m
€81–303

Germany to Linz by train

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Distance: 553.4 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Germany and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Linz Hbf via Berlin Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Linz Industriezeile once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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