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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Linz is to night train which costs €18 - €22 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Linz is to drive and car train which takes 3h 34m and costs €130 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ulm and arriving at Linz Industriezeile. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ulm Hbf and arriving at Linz Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Ulm to Linz?

The distance between Ulm and Linz is 418 km. The road distance is 364.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Linz without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €45 - €110.

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

The train from Ulm Hbf to Linz Hbf takes 4h 19m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Linz bus from?

Ulm to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ulm station.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Linz train from?

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

Train or bus from Ulm to Linz?

The best way to get from Ulm to Linz is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Ulm to Linz bus arrive?

Ulm to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile station.

Where does the Ulm to Linz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ulm to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Linz is 364 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Ulm to Linz.

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

Book your Ulm to Linz train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Ulm to Linz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Linz?

There are 371+ hotels available in Linz.

Ulm to Linz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and car train

There are 5 ways to get from Ulm to Linz by train, bus, night train, car, or car 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
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Linz Hbftrain 963 / ...
4h 19m
€45–110
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Ulm Hbf to Linz Hbfnighttrain En
7h 8m
€18–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Linz Industriezeilebus 091
5h 45m
€21–35
Drive 364.3 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Linzcar 364.3 km
3h 37m
€59–84
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ulm to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Linzcar
3h 34m
€130–173

Ulm to Linz by train

14Weekly Trains

4h 19mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 418.1 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

WESTbahn Gmbh operates a train from Ulm Hbf to Linz Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ulm to Linz Industriezeile once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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