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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Linz is to night train which costs €11 - €21 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Linz is to car train and drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €110 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich Hackerbrücke and arriving at Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Muenchen Hbf and arriving at Linz Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Munich to Linz?

The distance between Munich and Linz is 271 km. The road distance is 229.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Linz without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €23 - €85.

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

The train from Muenchen Hbf to Linz Hbf takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Munich to Linz bus from?

Munich to Linz bus services, operated by Arda-Tur, depart from Munich Hackerbrücke station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Linz train from?

Munich to Linz train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Muenchen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Munich to Linz?

The best way to get from Munich to Linz is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €23 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Munich to Linz bus arrive?

Munich to Linz bus services, operated by Arda-Tur, arrive at Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop station.

Where does the Munich to Linz train arrive?

Munich to Linz train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Linz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Munich to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Linz is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Munich to Linz.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Munich to Linz?

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Where can I stay near Linz?

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Munich to Linz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car train

There are 6 ways to get from Munich to Linz by train, bus, night train, car train, or car

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 Muenchen Hbf to Linz Hbf969 / ...
2h 45m
€23–85
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Linz HbfEn
3h 8m
€11–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich Hackerbrücke to Linz Industriezeile Bus StopArda-Tur
3h 45m
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbf1393
2. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Linz
2h 6m
€113–142
Night train via Pasing
1. Take the night train from Muenchen-Pasing to Linz HbfEn
6h 46m
€18–23
Drive 229.5 km
1. Drive from Munich to Linz229.5 km
2h 27m
€37–53

Munich to Linz by train

58Weekly Trains

2h 45mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.8 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

WESTbahn Gmbh operates a train from Muenchen Hbf to Linz Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Arda-Tur operates a bus from Munich Hackerbrücke to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop 3 times a week, and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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