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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Linz is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 13h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Linz is to fly and train which takes 5h 29m and costs €75 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Linz station. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Linz central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Praha, Hlavní Nádraží. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Linz?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Linz Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 9m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Linz?

The distance between Hamburg and Linz is 1040 km. The road distance is 831 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Linz without a car is to bus which takes 13h 6m and costs €40 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Hamburg to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Linz bus from?

Hamburg to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Linz train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamburg to Linz?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Linz is to bus which takes 13h 6m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can train via Würzburg, which costs €120 - €310 and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Hamburg to Linz bus arrive?

Hamburg to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Hamburg to Linz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Linz is 831 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Hamburg to Linz.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Linz?

There are 370+ hotels available in Linz.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Hamburg to Linz by car train, car, bus, night train, train, 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.

Car train, drive
best
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbfcartrain 1393
2. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Linzcar
6h 43m
€123–895
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Linz central train stationbus 197
13h 6m
€44–84
Night train
1. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Linz Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 9m
€70–280
Drive 831 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Linzcar 831 km
8h 33m
€133–192
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Würzburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Re
9h 38m
€128–308
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain Ec
10h 37m
€127–207
Fly 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
€77–276
Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane HAM - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
6h 6m
€72–203
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAM - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
7h 6m
€114–304

Hamburg to Linz by bus

22Weekly Buses

13h 6mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,039.7 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Linz central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Praha, Hlavní Nádraží in around 13h 6m. Alternatively, Nightjet operates a vehicle from Hamburg Hbf to Linz Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €70–280 and the journey takes 12h 9m.

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