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

The cheapest way to get from Merseburg to Linz is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merseburg to Linz is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Merseburg and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Merseburg to Linz. However, there are services departing from Merseburg Hbf and arriving at Linz Hbf via Halle(Saale)Hbf and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Merseburg to Linz?

The distance between Merseburg and Linz is 737 km. The road distance is 492.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Merseburg to Linz without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs €110 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Merseburg to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merseburg to Linz train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Merseburg to Linz?

The best way to get from Merseburg to Linz is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs €110 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 34m, you could also fly, which costs €290 - €850 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Merseburg to Linz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merseburg to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Merseburg to Linz is 492 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Merseburg to Linz.

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

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Where can I stay near Linz?

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Merseburg to Linz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 8 ways to get from Merseburg to Linz by train, bus, night 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
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Linz Hbftrain 961 / ...
7h 36m
€113–369
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Linz Industriezeilebus N881
9h 34m
€35–60
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Merseburg Hbf to Saalfeld(Saale)train Rb
2. Take the train from Saalfeld to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Linz Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 52m
€77–232
Drive 492.2 km
1. Drive from Merseburg to Linzcar 492.2 km
4h 56m
€82–118
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane LEJ - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
7h 28m
€192–454
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Linz Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane LEJ - LNZ
7h 28m
€291–835
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LEJ - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
6h 4m
€130–360
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BER - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
6h 56m
€131–430

Merseburg to Linz by train

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7h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 736.7 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a train from Merseburg Hbf to Linz Hbf via Halle(Saale)Hbf, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Linz Industriezeile 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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