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

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Linz is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h 35m.

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 7m 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 Wissensturm via Nuremberg Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

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 Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

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 9m and costs €90 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m 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 Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Linz?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Linz is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs €90 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h 35m.

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 Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), 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 7m to drive from Heilbronn to Linz.

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

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Heilbronn to Linz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Heilbronn to Linz by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to HauptbahnhofMex12 / ...
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Linz Hbf963 / ...
7h 9m
€91–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationN168 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg Central Bus Station to Linz WissensturmUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3644 / ...
7h 35m
€25–41
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to HauptbahnhofMex12 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Linz HbfEn
10h 22m
€33–46
Drive 447.6 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Linz447.6 km
4h 7m
€72–104

Heilbronn to Linz by train

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7h 9mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heilbronn to Linz.

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Distance: 558.4 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbf via Hauptbahnhof and Stuttgart Hbf in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Linz Wissensturm via Nuremberg Central Bus Station in around 7h 35m.

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