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 €23 - €40 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 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 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 Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf and Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Linz?

The distance between Heilbronn and Linz is 559 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 51m and costs €40 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m 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 51m and costs €40 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 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 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 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 - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 6 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 42 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Rjx / ...
6h 51m
€43–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N168 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg Central Bus Station to Linz Wissensturmbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3644 / ...
7h 35m
€23–39
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Mex12 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Linz Hbfnighttrain En
10h 22m
€33–46
Drive 447.6 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Linzcar 447.6 km
4h 8m
€72–104
Train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Mex12 / ...
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Linz Hbftrain 963 / ...
7h 9m
€66–150
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
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 46m
€92–271

Heilbronn to Linz by train

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6h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 558.9 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and Salzburg Hbf in around 6h 51m. 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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