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 €30 - €55 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 57m 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 33m.

How far is it from Merseburg to Linz?

The distance between Merseburg and Linz is 618 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 via Nuremberg which takes 7h 33m and costs €110 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m 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 33m and costs €110 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 34m.

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.

Where can I stay near Linz?

There are 371+ hotels available in Linz.

Merseburg to Linz - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 7 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 via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Re
7h 33m
€117–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Linz Industriezeilebus N881
9h 34m
€30–55
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Merseburg Hbf to Saalfeldtrain
2. Take the train from Saalfeld to Forchheim (Oberfr)train
3. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Linz Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 17m
€87–346
Drive 492.2 km
1. Drive from Merseburg to Linzcar 492.2 km
4h 57m
€79–114
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Re
7h 59m
€112–180
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 Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
8h 6m
€170–401
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 Hbftrain
6h 3m
€135–393

Merseburg to Linz by train

38Weekly Trains

7h 33mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 618 km
Duration: 7h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Linz Industriezeile 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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