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

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Linz is to train and night train which costs €29 - €50 and takes 10h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Linz is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Heilbronn and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Heilbronn station to Linz. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn central train station and arriving at Linz Industriezeile via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Linz. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hbf and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf via Hauptbahnhof and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Linz?

The distance between Heilbronn and Linz is 558 km. The road distance is 447.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Linz without a car is to train via Munich which takes 6h 52m and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Heilbronn to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Linz bus from?

Heilbronn to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heilbronn central train station.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Linz train from?

Heilbronn to Linz train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Heilbronn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Linz?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Linz is to train via Munich which takes 6h 52m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Heilbronn to Linz bus arrive?

Heilbronn to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Heilbronn to Linz train arrive?

Heilbronn to Linz train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Stuttgart Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Linz is 448 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Heilbronn to Linz.

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

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Heilbronn to Linz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Heilbronn to Linz by train (TGV), bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Linz/Donau Hbftrain 967 / ...
6h 52m
€82–180
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Stuttgart Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbfnighttrain En
10h 26m
€30–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Munich central bus stationbus N36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus 882 / ...
9h 15m
€46–72
Drive 447.6 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Linzcar 447.6 km
4h 10m
€84–121
Train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain 963 / ...
7h 13m
€106–180
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane STR - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
6h 37m
€100–283

Heilbronn to Linz by train

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Distance: 558.5 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Linz Industriezeile via Munich central bus station in around 9h 15m.

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