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 €30 - €50 and takes 10h 16m.

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 8m and costs €70 - €110.

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/Donau Obere Donaulände via Nuremberg central bus station and Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

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 Hbf via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

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 which takes 7h 3m and costs €100 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m 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 Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Heilbronn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Linz?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Linz is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Heilbronn to Linz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heilbronn to Linz train arrive?

Heilbronn to Linz train services, operated by Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, 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 8m to drive from Heilbronn to Linz.

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

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

There are 7 ways to get from Heilbronn to Linz by train, bus, night train, car, train (TGV), 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 Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Linz Hbftrain 963 / ...
7h 3m
€101–170
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Linz Hbfnighttrain En
10h 16m
€33–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Passau central train stationbus N61
3. Take the bus from Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer to Linz/Donau Obere Donauländebus 670
9h 7m
€47–77
Drive 447.6 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Linzcar 447.6 km
4h 8m
€73–106
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Linz Hbftrain 961 / ...
7h 28m
€65–210
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
6h 5m
€150–426
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
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 Hbftrain
6h 40m
€98–261

Heilbronn to Linz by train

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7h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 558 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hbf to Linz Hbf via Stuttgart Hbf in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände via Nuremberg central bus station and Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer in around 9h 7m.

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