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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Linz is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Linz is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Linz?

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

Is there a direct train between Jena and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Linz. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Linz Hbf via Erfurt Hbf and Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Jena to Linz?

The distance between Jena and Linz is 560 km. The road distance is 447.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Linz without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €55 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Jena to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Linz bus from?

Jena to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Jena bus station.

Where do I catch the Jena to Linz train from?

Jena to Linz train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, depart from Jena Paradies station.

Train or bus from Jena to Linz?

The best way to get from Jena to Linz is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h.

Where does the Jena to Linz bus arrive?

Jena to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Jena to Linz train arrive?

Jena to Linz train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, arrive at Saalfeld station.

Can I drive from Jena to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Linz is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Jena to Linz.

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

Book your Jena to Linz train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Jena to Linz?

Book your Jena to Linz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Linz?

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Jena to Linz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Jena to Linz by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Re
7h 12m
€59–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Dresden central stationbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Linz Industriezeilebus N160 / ...
9h
€30–52
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Saalfeldtrain
2. Take the train from Saalfeld to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Linz Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 57m
€72–361
Drive 447.1 km
1. Drive from Jena to Linzcar 447.1 km
4h 48m
€71–103
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Saalfeldtrain
2. Take the train from Saalfeld to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
8h 57m
€87–271
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane LEJ - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
9h 9m
€172–432

Jena to Linz by train

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7h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 559.9 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Linz Hbf via Erfurt Hbf and Passau Hbf in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Linz Industriezeile via Dresden central station in around 9h.

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