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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Linz is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Linz is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Linz. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop via Munich Hackerbrücke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Linz. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hbf and arriving at Linz Hbf via Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf and Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Linz?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Linz is 587 km. The road distance is 513.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Linz without a car is to train via Munich which takes 6h 59m and costs €35 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Karlsruhe to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Linz bus from?

Karlsruhe to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Linz train from?

Karlsruhe to Linz train services, operated by Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Linz?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Linz is to train via Munich which takes 6h 59m and costs €35 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Linz bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Linz train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Linz train services, operated by Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Stuttgart Hbf station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Linz is 514 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Karlsruhe to Linz.

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

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Karlsruhe to Linz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 8 ways to get from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
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 59m
€39–255
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Munich central bus stationbus N952 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich Hackerbrücke to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stopbus Arda-Tur
8h 15m
€29–55
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Linz Hbfnighttrain En
10h 30m
€29–56
Drive 513.7 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Linzcar 513.7 km
4h 50m
€83–120
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Linz Hbftrain 963 / ...
7h 17m
€72–160
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
5h 55m
€148–378
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe 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 54m
€88–281
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
6h 37m
€97–270

Karlsruhe to Linz by train

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Distance: 586.7 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Linz Hbf via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and Salzburg Hbf in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop via Munich central bus station and Munich Hackerbrücke in around 8h 15m.

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