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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Linz is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Linz is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Mannheim and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Mannheim station to Linz. However, there are services departing from Mannheim central bus station and arriving at Linz Wissensturm via Nuremberg Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and Linz?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Mannheim Hbf and arriving at Linz Hbf. This train operates Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Linz?

The distance between Mannheim and Linz is 825 km. The road distance is 518.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to Linz without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs €28 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Mannheim to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Linz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Linz train from?

Mannheim to Linz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Mannheim Hbf station.

Train or bus from Mannheim to Linz?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Linz is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs €28 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Mannheim to Linz bus arrive?

Mannheim to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Mannheim to Linz train arrive?

Mannheim to Linz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Linz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mannheim to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Linz is 519 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Mannheim to Linz.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Mannheim to Linz by car, car train, bus, night train, train, 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.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Mannheim to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Linz
5h 51m
€141–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Nuremberg central bus stationN1309 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg Central Bus Station to Linz WissensturmUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3644 / ...
8h 20m
€28–55
Night train
1. Take the night train from Mannheim Hbf to Linz HbfNj
6h 21m
€50–265
Drive 518.9 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Linz518.9 km
4h 42m
€83–120
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Linz HbfNj
6h 19m
€45–70
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf42 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Linz Hbf969 / ...
7h 15m
€60–263
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof22 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Linz HbfEn
10h 13m
€40–81
Train, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbf
5h 23m
€143–360
Train, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)FRA - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbf
6h 12m
€92–277
Train, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz Hbf
6h 44m
€137–325

Mannheim to Linz by bus

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8h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 824.9 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Linz Wissensturm via Nuremberg Central Bus Station in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, Nightjet operates a vehicle from Mannheim Hbf to Linz Hbf twice a week. Tickets cost €50–265 and the journey takes 6h 21m.

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