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 €30 - €85 and takes 8h 22m.

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 28m and costs €60 - €95.

How far is it from Linz to Wachau?

The distance between Linz and Wachau is 417 km. The road distance is 390.2 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 8h 22m and costs €30 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m 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 8h 22m and costs €30 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 8h 53m.

Can I drive from Linz to Wachau?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Wachau is 390 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Linz to Wachau.

Where can I stay near Wachau?

There are 1983+ hotels available in Wachau.

Linz to Wachau - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Linz to Wachau by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Linz central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc197
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central station060 / ...
8h 22m
€33–84
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni NadraziEc
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden HbfEc
8h 53m
€36–88
Drive 390.2 km
1. Drive from Linz to Wachau390.2 km
4h 28m
€63–92

Linz to Wachau by bus and train

11Weekly Services

8h 22mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 416.7 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Linz central train station to Wachau Schloss via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Dresden central station, Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Radeberg Bahnhof, and Radeberg Bahnhof in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Linz Hbf to Wachau Schloss via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Radeberg Bahnhof, and Radeberg Bahnhof in around 8h 53m.

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