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 €45 - €80 and takes 9h 39m.

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 41m and costs €80 - €130.

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 Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

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 Hauptbahnhof via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Linz?

The distance between Heidelberg and Linz is 592 km. The road distance is 504 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 33m and costs €95 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 33m and costs €95 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Linz bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train 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 41m 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.

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Heidelberg to Linz - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Heidelberg to Linz by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 62
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
6h 33m
€95–216
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Mannheim Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 56m
€40–117
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Linz Industriezeilebus 091
9h 39m
€50–77
Drive 504 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Linzcar 504 km
4h 41m
€85–123
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
9h 2m
€60–120
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 Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 40m
€145–397
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 51m
€100–203

Heidelberg to Linz by train

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Distance: 591.9 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hauptbahnhof via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Linz Industriezeile via Karlsruhe central train station in around 9h 39m.

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