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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Linz is to bus which costs €24 - €65 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Linz is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Linz. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg and arriving at Linz Wissensturm via Nuremberg Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Linz. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Linz Hbf via Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Linz?

The distance between Heidelberg and Linz is 598 km. The road distance is 503.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Linz without a car is to train via Salzburg which takes 6h 2m and costs €45 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Heidelberg to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Linz bus from?

Heidelberg to Linz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Heidelberg station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Linz train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Linz?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Linz is to train via Salzburg which takes 6h 2m and costs €45 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €65 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Linz bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Linz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nuremberg - Bus Station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Linz train arrive?

Heidelberg to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Linz is 504 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Heidelberg to Linz.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Linz?

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Heidelberg to Linz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Heidelberg to Linz by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Salzburg
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 62
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Rjx / ...
6h 2m
€46–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg to Nuremberg - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg Central Bus Station to Linz Wissensturmbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3644 / ...
8h 30m
€24–63
Drive 503.6 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Linzcar 503.6 km
4h 40m
€82–118
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
6h 6m
€138–405
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Nj
8h 12m
€50–77
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Munich central bus stationbus N94 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich Hackerbrücke to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stopbus Arda-Tur
9h 21m
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane STR - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
6h 39m
€104–299
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
6h 48m
€87–292

Heidelberg to Linz by train

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Distance: 597.8 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbf via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and Salzburg Hbf in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg to Linz Wissensturm via Nuremberg Central Bus Station in around 8h 30m.

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