There are 4 ways to get from Linz to Weimar by 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
4h 48m€94–268Drive 468.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Linz to Weimarcar 468.5 km
5h 7m€79–114Fly, train
- Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane LNZ - LEJ
- Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Weimartrain
7h 48m€333–896Train via Nuremberg
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
4h 57m€90–345
Linz to Weimar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Linz to Weimar is to drive which costs €75 - €120 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Linz to Weimar is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €90 - €270.
No, there is no direct train from Linz to Weimar. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Weimar via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Linz and Weimar is 537 km. The road distance is 468.5 km.
The best way to get from Linz to Weimar without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €90 - €270.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Linz to Weimar, including transfers.
Linz to Weimar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Weimar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Weimar is 469 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Linz to Weimar.
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What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Weimar, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Erfurt Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €90–200 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Linz Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €310–850
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–200
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Weimar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 21300130
- info@abellio-mitteldeutschland.de
- Website
- Abellio GmbH
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Weimar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- Abellio GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
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