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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Wachau is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Wachau is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs €60 - €90.

How far is it from Linz to Wachau?

The distance between Linz and Wachau is 416 km. The road distance is 390.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Wachau without a car is to bus which takes 7h 47m and costs €29 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Linz to Wachau, including transfers.

Train or bus from Linz to Wachau?

The best way to get from Linz to Wachau is to bus which takes 7h 47m and costs €29 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €210 and takes 7h 59m.

Can I drive from Linz to Wachau?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Wachau is 390 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Linz to Wachau.

Where can I stay near Wachau?

There are 2015+ hotels available in Wachau.

Linz to Wachau - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Linz to Wachau by bus, train, car, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Dresden central stationbus N160 / ...
7h 47m
€29–48
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 50 / ...
7h 59m
€83–209
Drive 390.1 km
1. Drive from Linz to Wachaucar 390.1 km
4h 29m
€63–91
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
7h 17m
€158–356
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain Rj
8h 46m
€49–133

Linz to Wachau by bus and train

12Weekly Services

7h 47mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.5 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Dresden central station twice daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Linz Hbf to Wachau Schloss via Leipzig Hbf, Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, Dresden-Neustadt, Radeberg, and Radeberg Bahnhof in around 7h 59m.

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