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 - €95 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 4m and costs €130 - €360.

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 16m.

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 16m and costs €70 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m 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 16m and costs €70 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €95 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 54m to drive from Germany to Linz.

Where can I stay near Linz?

There are 354+ hotels available in Linz.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Germany to Linz by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Deutsche Bahn)

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Train via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Re
8h 16m
€74–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 260 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Linz central train stationbus 197
10h 15m
€38–93
Drive 569.6 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Linzcar 569.6 km
5h 54m
€92–133
Fly Frankfurt to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
5h 4m
€137–353
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Re
8h 49m
€68–228
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 46m
€45–153
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
€78–296
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 30m
€88–295
Fly Frankfurt to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
6h 37m
€128–336
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane STR - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
6h 36m
€129–327

Germany to Linz by train

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8h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 771.1 km
Duration: 8h 16m

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 16m. 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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