There are 4 ways to get from Krems to Linz by train, car, bus or night train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 3 h 58 min
$115 - $166
Cheapest option
Night train • 6 h 2 min
$110 - $156
2 alternative options
Drive, bus • 6 h 41 min
$162 - $168
Drive • 2 h 38 min
$30 - $45
What companies run services between Krems, Kärnten, Austria and Linz, Austria?
You can take a train from Krems to Linz via Spittal-Millstättersee, Salzburg Hbf, and Salzburg, Salzburg in around 3 h 58 min.

- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Spittal-Millstättersee to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 8 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23 - $40
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Purchase an
- eurail.com
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $35
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Purchase an
- eurail.com

- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Salzburg, Salzburg to Linz, Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- flixtrain.com

- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $18
- Schedules at
- westbahn.at


- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Villach Hbf to Linz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24 - $50
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- 1st Class
- $40 - $50

- Website
- beanshuttle.com
Bus from Hallstatt to Český Krumlov
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $74
- Schedules at
- beanshuttle.com
Bus from Český Krumlov to Linz
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $74
- Schedules at
- beanshuttle.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Krems to Linz?
The distance between Krems and Linz is 157 km. The road distance is 264 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Krems to Linz?
The cheapest way to get from Krems to Linz is to drive which costs 24€ - 40€ and takes 2 h 38 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Krems to Linz?
The quickest way to get from Krems to Linz is to drive which takes 2 h 38 min and costs 24€ - 40€.
How long does it take to get from Krems to Linz?
It takes approximately 3 h 58 min to get from Krems to Linz, including transfers.