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 - €65 and takes 9h 38m.

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 bus between Merseburg and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Merseburg to Linz. However, there are services departing from Merseburg, ZOB and arriving at Linz Industriezeile via Leipzig central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

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/Donau Hbf via Halle(Saale)Hbf, München Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

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 34m and costs €120 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Merseburg to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merseburg to Linz bus from?

Merseburg to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

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 34m and costs €120 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 38m, you could also fly, which costs €250 - €800 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Merseburg to Linz bus arrive?

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

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, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Merseburg 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 Halle(Saale)Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Rjx
7h 34m
€122–639
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Linz Industriezeilebus N881
9h 38m
€35–65
Drive 492.2 km
1. Drive from Merseburg to Linzcar 492.2 km
4h 56m
€80–116
Fly to Linz Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane LEJ - LNZ
7h 39m
€251–782
Train via Forchheim
1. Take the train from Merseburg Hbf to Saalfeldtrain
2. Take the train from Saalfeld to Forchheim (Oberfr)train
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
11h 6m
€110–219
Train #2
1. Take the train from Weißenfels to Praha Hlavní nádražítrain Drf
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Ec
11h 11m
Fly 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/Donau Hbftrain
6h 17m
€130–387
Fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane LEJ - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
8h 9m
€181–461

Merseburg to Linz by train

130Weekly Trains

7h 34mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 736.8 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a train from Merseburg Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf via Halle(Saale)Hbf, München Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Linz Industriezeile 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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