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How to get fromLeipzig to Linzby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Nuremberg

    best
    1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain train 961 / ...
    7h 23m
    €136–469

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Linz Industriezeilebus bus N881
    7h 25m
    €40–70

  3. Drive 485.9 km

    1. Drive from Leipzig to Linzcar car 485.9 km
    4h 59m
    €79–114

  4. Fly to Linz Airport

    1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane plane LEJ - LNZ
    8h 21m
    €260–725

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Praha Hlavní nádražítrain train Drf
    2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz/Donau Hbftrain train Ec
    9h 9m

  6. Fly to Vienna International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane LEJ - VIE
    2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz/Donau Hbftrain train
    5h 24m
    €129–370

  7. Fly to Salzburg Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane plane LEJ - SZG
    2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Linz/Donau Hbftrain train
    7h 30m
    €180–404

Leipzig to Linz by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 747.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Linz Industriezeile 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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