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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Linz is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Linz is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mainz Hbf and arriving at Linz Hbf. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Mainz to Linz?

The distance between Mainz and Linz is 786 km. The road distance is 546.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Linz without a car is to bus which takes 10h 42m and costs €50 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Mainz to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Linz bus from?

Mainz to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Linz train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Linz?

The best way to get from Mainz to Linz is to bus which takes 10h 42m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can train via Passau, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Mainz to Linz bus arrive?

Mainz to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Passau central train station.

Where does the Mainz to Linz train arrive?

Mainz to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Passau Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Linz is 547 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Mainz to Linz.

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

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Mainz to Linz - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car train, bus, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Linz. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände via Frankfurt central train station and Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

There are 10 ways to get from Mainz to Linz by car, car train, bus, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Mainz to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Linzcar
5h 31m
€136–184
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Nj
8h 6m
€50–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Passau central train stationbus N61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer to Linz/Donau Obere Donauländebus 670
10h 42m
€53–89
Drive 546.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Linzcar 546.8 km
4h 55m
€89–128
Fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
5h 10m
€137–320
Train via Passau
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Re
7h 57m
€99–144
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain Re55 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Nightjet
9h 53m
€96–284
Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
5h 52m
€102–252
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
6h 42m
€140–318
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane FRA - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain
8h 52m
€91–221

Mainz to Linz by bus

19Weekly Buses

10h 42mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 785.6 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände via Frankfurt central train station and Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer in around 10h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Linz Hbf via Frankfurt and Passau Hbf in around 7h 57m.

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