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 20m.

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 9m 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 Industriezeile via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

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 Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Linz Hbf via Hauptbahnhof and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

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 47m and costs €65 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m 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 DB Regio Stuttgart, depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof 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 47m and costs €65 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Heilbronn to Linz bus arrive?

Heilbronn to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Stuttgart Airport Busterminal station.

Where does the Heilbronn to Linz train arrive?

Heilbronn to Linz train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Linz is 448 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Heilbronn to Linz.

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

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How do I get a bus 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 (TGV), bus, train, night train, 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 via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Linz Hbftrain 961 / ...
6h 47m
€67–260
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Mex12 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Linz Hbfnighttrain En
10h 20m
€35–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus N36
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Munich central bus stationbus 036 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Linz Industriezeilebus 091 / ...
9h 5m
€36–65
Drive 447.6 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Linzcar 447.6 km
4h 9m
€74–107
Train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Mex12 / ...
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Linz Hbftrain 963 / ...
7h 7m
€106–190
Train, 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
5h 55m
€171–438
Train, fly to Linz 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 Linz Airport (LNZ)plane FRA - LNZ
6h 35m
€120–279

Heilbronn to Linz by train

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Distance: 558.4 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbf via Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Linz Industriezeile via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal and Munich central bus station in around 9h 5m.

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