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 €35 - €100 and takes 10h 15m.

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 5h 6m and costs €130 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Linz station. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. and arriving at Linz central train station via Berlin Südkreuz train station and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

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 Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Germany to Linz?

The distance between Germany and Linz is 771 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 8h 7m and costs €80 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m 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 or bus from Germany to Linz?

The best way to get from Germany to Linz is to train via Nuremberg which takes 8h 7m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Germany to Linz bus arrive?

Germany to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc 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 52m to drive from Germany to Linz.

Where can I stay near Linz?

There are 352+ hotels available in Linz.

Germany to Linz - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Germany 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 via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf29 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz HbfRe
8h 7m
€85–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc260 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Linz central train station197
10h 15m
€38–98
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Berlin-Lichtenberg to Praha Hlavni NadraziEn
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz HbfEc
10h 16m
€58–314
Drive 569.6 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Linz569.6 km
5h 52m
€91–132
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz HbfRe
8h 43m
€78–208
Fly Frankfurt to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)FRA - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbf
5h 6m
€137–333
Fly Hamburg Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)HAM - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbf
5h 31m
€88–306
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbf
5h 33m
€88–285
Fly Frankfurt to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FRA - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz Hbf
6h 27m
€131–298
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Munich International Airport (MUC)STR - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz Hbf
6h 26m
€132–239

Germany to Linz by train

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8h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 771.1 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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, and Passau Hbf in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. to Linz central train station via Reichartstr., Berlin Südkreuz train station, and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 10h 15m.

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