Rome2Rio

How to get fromNuremberg to Linzby train, bus, night train, or car

Find Transport to Linz

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Nuremberg to Linz by train, bus, night 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain train Nightjet
    4h 58m
    €40–100

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Linz Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    4h 11m
    €26–94

  3. Bus via Passau

    1. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbfbus bus Exb
    2. Take the bus from Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer to Linz/Donau Obere Donauländebus bus 670
    5h 52m
    €45–79

  4. Drive 298 km

    1. Drive from Nuremberg to Linzcar car 298 km
    2h 59m
    €50–72

  5. Train via Munich

    1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain train 29 / ...
    2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Linz Hbftrain train 961 / ...
    5h 10m
    €61–194

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nuremberg Central Bus Station to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stopbus bus Arda-Tur
    6h 15m
    €30–55

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Regensburg Hbfbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Regensburg Hbf to Plattlingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Plattling to Passau Hbfbus bus Re3 / ...
    4. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz Hbftrain train Re
    7h 4m

Nuremberg to Linz by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nuremberg to Linz.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 401.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Linz Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €40–100 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände via Passau Hbf and Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer in around 5h 52m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Austria

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers