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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Linz is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Linz is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig central train station station and arriving at Linz Industriezeile. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Linz. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Linz?

The distance between Leipzig and Linz is 499 km. The road distance is 486.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Linz without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs €40 - €65.

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

The bus from Leipzig central train station to Linz Industriezeile takes 7h 25m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Linz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Linz train from?

Leipzig to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Linz?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Linz is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train via Nuremberg, which costs €120 - €270 and takes 7h 27m, you could also fly, which costs €260 - €850 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Leipzig to Linz bus arrive?

Leipzig to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile station.

Where does the Leipzig to Linz train arrive?

Leipzig to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Linz is 486 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Leipzig to Linz.

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

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

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Leipzig to Linz by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Linz Industriezeilebus N881
7h 25m
€40–65
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain 961 / ...
7h 27m
€120–265
Drive 486.3 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Linzcar 486.3 km
4h 59m
€82–118
Fly to Linz Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane LEJ - LNZ
6h 58m
€266–812
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Praha Hlavní nádražítrain Drf
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Ec
9h 9m
Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LEJ - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
5h 21m
€142–387
Fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane LEJ - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 27m
€216–656

Leipzig to Linz by bus

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Distance: 499.4 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Linz Industriezeile 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf in around 7h 27m.

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