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

The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Linz is to train and bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 10h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Magdeburg to Linz is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Magdeburg and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Magdeburg station to Linz station. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg central bus station and arriving at Linz central train station via Praha, Hlavní Nádraží. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Magdeburg and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Linz. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg Hbf and arriving at Linz Hbf via Halle(Saale)Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Magdeburg to Linz?

The distance between Magdeburg and Linz is 690 km. The road distance is 601.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Linz without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 8h and costs €100 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Magdeburg to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Linz bus from?

Magdeburg to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Magdeburg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Magdeburg to Linz train from?

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

Train or bus from Magdeburg to Linz?

The best way to get from Magdeburg to Linz is to train via Nuremberg which takes 8h and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Magdeburg to Linz bus arrive?

Magdeburg to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží station.

Where does the Magdeburg to Linz train arrive?

Magdeburg to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Magdeburg to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Magdeburg to Linz is 601 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Magdeburg to Linz.

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

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

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Magdeburg to Linz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Magdeburg to Linz by train, bus, 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 via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
4. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Re
8h
€106–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus N66 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Linz central train stationbus 197
10h 5m
€40–111
Drive 601.5 km
1. Drive from Magdeburg to Linzcar 601.5 km
5h 48m
€97–140
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LEJ - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
6h 32m
€122–365
Train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Re
8h 36m
€98–236
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leipzig Hbf Ostseite to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain Ec
10h 44m
€46–99
Train to Hannover Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane HAJ - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
7h 35m
€127–348
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Potsdam Hbftrain
2. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BER - VIE
4. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
8h 12m
€92–272

Magdeburg to Linz by train

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Distance: 690 km
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Linz Hbf via Halle(Saale)Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Passau Hbf in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Linz central train station via Praha, Hlavní Nádraží in around 10h 5m.

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