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 €35 - €70 and takes 9h 14m.

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 Post Waypoint and arriving at Linz Industriezeile via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

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 which takes 6h 2m and costs €100 - €250.

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 FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint 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 which takes 6h 2m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Linz bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central 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?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
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
€104–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Munich central bus stationbus N94 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus 882 / ...
9h 14m
€39–68
Drive 503.6 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Linzcar 503.6 km
4h 40m
€82–118
Train, fly to Salzburg Airport
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
5h 5m
€135–409
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 62 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Linz Hbftrain 961 / ...
6h 43m
€92–233
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg to Nuremberg - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Nightjet
8h 15m
€49–111
Train, fly to Linz Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane FRA - LNZ
5h 46m
€215–551
Train, fly to Vienna International Airport
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 52m
€99–261

Heidelberg to Linz by train

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Distance: 597.9 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 Post Waypoint to Linz Industriezeile via Munich central bus station in around 9h 14m.

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