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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Linz is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 18h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Linz is to train and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs €95 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Linz. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop via Salzburg P&R South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Linz. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Linz Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.

How far is it from Kiel to Linz?

The distance between Kiel and Linz is 1135 km. The road distance is 917.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Linz without a car is to bus which takes 18h 25m and costs €55 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Kiel to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Linz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Linz train from?

Kiel to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Linz?

The best way to get from Kiel to Linz is to bus which takes 18h 25m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €410 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Kiel to Linz bus arrive?

Kiel to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salzburg South station.

Where does the Kiel to Linz train arrive?

Kiel to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Linz is 917 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Kiel to Linz.

Where can I stay near Linz?

There are 362+ hotels available in Linz.

Kiel to Linz - 9 ways to travel via train, car, car train, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Kiel to Linz by car, car train, bus, train, night train, 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.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Linzcar
7h 41m
€134–954
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Salzburg Southbus N73
2. Take the bus from Salzburg P&R South to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stopbus Arda-Tur
18h 25m
€56–104
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Linz Hbfnighttrain Nj
14h 23m
€88–314
Drive 917.2 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Linzcar 917.2 km
9h 10m
€148–213
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Würzburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
4. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Re
11h 25m
€111–404
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Amstetten Bahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Amstetten Noe to Linz Hbftrain 972 / ...
22h 9m
Train, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane HAM - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
6h 47m
€96–326
Train, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane HAM - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
7h 24m
€90–268
Train, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAM - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
8h 21m
€147–344

Kiel to Linz by bus

3Weekly Buses

18h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,135.5 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop via Salzburg South and Salzburg P&R South in around 18h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Linz Hbf via Hamburg Dammtor, Würzburg Hbf, and Passau Hbf in around 11h 25m.

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