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 €45 - €70 and takes 10h 31m.

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 57m and costs €90 - €140.

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, Angerbrücke/Straßenbahnhof and Leipzig central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

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, Nuernberg Hbf and Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Merseburg to Linz?

The distance between Merseburg and Linz is 618 km. The road distance is 492.3 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 via Nuremberg which takes 7h 47m and costs €120 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m 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 via Nuremberg which takes 7h 47m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €310 - €850 and takes 6h 52m.

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 Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Merseburg to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Merseburg to Linz is 492 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Merseburg to Linz.

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Merseburg to Linz by train, bus, car, plane, or night train

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

Train via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Re
7h 47m
€124–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Linz Industriezeilebus N881
10h 31m
€45–70
Drive 492.3 km
1. Drive from Merseburg to Linzcar 492.3 km
4h 57m
€93–134
Fly to Linz Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane LEJ - LNZ
6h 52m
€311–836
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Merseburg Hbf to Saalfeld(Saale)train Rb
2. Take the train from Saalfeld to Forchheim (Oberfr)train
3. Take the nighttrain from Nuernberg Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 48m
€85–312
Train
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 14m
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 Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 22m
€201–680
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 4m
€168–411

Merseburg to Linz by train

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7h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 618.1 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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, Nürnberg Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Passau Hbf in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Linz Industriezeile 5 times a week. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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