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

The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Linz is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 15m.

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 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Magdeburg and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Magdeburg central bus station station and arriving at Linz Industriezeile. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.

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 Leipzig Hbf and Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Magdeburg to Linz?

The distance between Magdeburg and Linz is 755 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 which takes 8h 37m and costs €130 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m 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 which takes 8h 37m and costs €130 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Magdeburg to Linz bus arrive?

Magdeburg to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile station.

Where does the Magdeburg to Linz train arrive?

Magdeburg to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig 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?

Book your Magdeburg to Linz train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Magdeburg to Linz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near 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
best
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 37m
€137–315
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Linz Industriezeilebus N881
9h 15m
€40–75
Drive 601.5 km
1. Drive from Magdeburg to Linzcar 601.5 km
5h 48m
€98–142
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, 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 27m
€143–427
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ec
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain Ec
10h 37m
€118–270
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport
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 Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BER - SZG
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
7h 40m
€101–330
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
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 7m
€104–282
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAJ - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz Hbftrain
8h 25m
€166–356

Magdeburg to Linz by train

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8h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 754.6 km
Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Linz Hbf via Leipzig Hbf and Passau Hbf in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Linz Industriezeile 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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