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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Gießen is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Gießen is to drive and car train which takes 5h 13m and costs €130 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Gießen?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Linz Wissensturm and arriving at Gießen via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Gießen?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Linz to Gießen?

The distance between Linz and Gießen is 611 km. The road distance is 565.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Gießen without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €60 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Linz to Gießen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Gießen bus from?

Linz to Gießen bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Linz Wissensturm station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Gießen train from?

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

Train or bus from Linz to Gießen?

The best way to get from Linz to Gießen is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Linz to Gießen bus arrive?

Linz to Gießen bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Nuremberg Central Bus Station.

Where does the Linz to Gießen train arrive?

Linz to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Linz to Gießen?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Gießen is 565 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Linz to Gießen.

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

Book your Linz to Gießen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Linz to Gießen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Gießen?

There are 410+ hotels available in Gießen.

Linz to Gießen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Linz to Gießen by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen BahnhofRe30
6h 39m
€63–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Wissensturm to Nuremberg Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3643 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to GießenN885 / ...
9h 15m
€25–42
Drive 565.4 km
1. Drive from Linz to Gießen565.4 km
5h 17m
€92–132
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)SZG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
6h 42m
€147–354
Train via Passau
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Passau HbfIce
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Frankfurt91 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
7h 34m
€68–167
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Linz to Salzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Gießen
5h 13m
€139–186
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)NUE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
6h 50m
€125–304
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wien
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)VIE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
7h 10m
€102–255
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Passau Hbf
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Freising
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)MUC - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
7h 45m
€147–340
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Frankfurt (FRA)PRG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
9h 17m
€101–245

Linz to Gießen by train

49Weekly Trains

6h 39mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 610.7 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Wissensturm to Gießen via Nuremberg central bus station in around 9h 15m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.