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

The cheapest way to get from Merseburg to Linz is to bus and train which costs €30 - €65 and takes 10h 53m.

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 5h 5m and costs €75 - €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, Nürnberg Hbf and Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Merseburg to Linz?

The distance between Merseburg and Linz is 618 km. The road distance is 485.6 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 14m and costs €85 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 or bus from Merseburg to Linz?

The best way to get from Merseburg to Linz is to train via Nuremberg which takes 7h 14m and costs €85 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 10h 1m.

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 486 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m 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 via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf29 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz HbfRe
7h 14m
€88–240
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig Hbf Ostseite to Praha, ÚAN FlorencUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3731 / ...
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz HbfEc
10h 53m
€31–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Halle to Praha, Hlavní NádražíN66
2. Take the bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Linz central train station197
10h 1m
€44–110
Drive 485.6 km
1. Drive from Merseburg to Linz485.6 km
5h 5m
€78–113
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)LEJ - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbf
8h 11m
€170–386
Train
1. Take the train from Naumburg(Saale)Hbf to Passau Hbf17
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz HbfRe
10h 14m
€102–147
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)LEJ - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbf
6h 30m
€114–373
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)BER - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz Hbf
6h 57m
€105–376

Merseburg to Linz by train

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7h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 618 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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, Nürnberg Hbf, and Passau Hbf in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merseburg Hbf to Linz central train station via Halle(Saale)Hbf, Halle, and Praha, Hlavní Nádraží in around 10h 1m.

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