The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Linz
Cheapest price
€63
Average price
€162
Fastest journey
7 h 38 m
Average duration
7 h 38 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
473 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Linz will cost around €162 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €63.
It's difficult to get from Berlin to Linz without transferring at least once.
ICE 1501+
EC 12135:36 AM7h50Berlin Hbf1:26 PMLinz Hbf€631One-way1 transfer
ICE 1009+
RJX 261+
IC 74912:37 PM7h53Berlin Hbf8:30 PMLinz Hbf€631One-way2 transfers
ICE 1103+
RE5+
RJ 2634:37 PM8h53Berlin Hbf1:30 AMLinz Hbf€631One-way2 transfers
ICE 1503 · ICE 12157:36 AM7h50Berlin Hbf3:26 PMLinz Hbf€631One-way1 transfer
RJ 177 · RJ 8203:28 PM10h29Berlin Hbf1:57 AMLinz Hbf€631One-way1 transfer
ICE 1007 · RJX 6910:37 AM7h38Berlin Hbf6:15 PMLinz Hbf€2001One-way1 transfer
ICE 1507+
79077+
ICE 211 · RJX 1991711:37 AM7h38Berlin Hbf7:15 PMLinz Hbf€2531One-way3 transfers
ICE 1007+
RJX 6910:37 AM7h38Berlin Hbf6:15 PMLinz Hbf€2471One-way1 transfer
ICE 1009+
RJX 26112:37 PM7h38Berlin Hbf8:15 PMLinz Hbf€2471One-way1 transfer
ICE 1509+
EC 213+
RJX199191:37 PM7h38Berlin Hbf9:15 PMLinz Hbf€1151One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Berlin to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 8h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €54.
Distance: 473 km
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€121 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest |
9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration Fastest 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Berlin to Linz train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Linz trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 479+ EC 333 | Delayed 11:18 PM 1:00 AMBerlin Hbf | 13h06 | 2:06 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 479+ EC 331 | Delayed 11:18 PM 1:00 AMBerlin Hbf | 9h06 | 10:06 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 479+ IC 531+ Sp 3 | Delayed 11:18 PM 1:00 AMBerlin Hbf | 11h24 | 12:24 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 479 · EC 331 | Delayed 11:18 PM 1:00 AMBerlin Hbf | 9h06 | 10:06 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
ICE 1501+ EC 115+ RJX 186 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h39 | 1:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1501+ EC 1213 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h50 | 1:26 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1501 · EC 115 · RJX 186 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h39 | 1:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1501 · EC 1213 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h50 | 1:26 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1003+ RJX 65 | On time 6:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h39 | 2:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1003+ RJX 65+ IC 647 | On time 6:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h54 | 2:30 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1003 · RJX 65 | On time 6:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h39 | 2:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h50 | 3:26 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h39 | 3:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h50 | 3:26 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1503 · ICE 1215+ RJX19977 | On time 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h39 | 3:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1005 · RJX 67 | On time 8:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h39 | 4:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1005+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | On time 8:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h54 | 4:30 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1005+ RJX 67 | On time 8:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h39 | 4:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 173+ EC 335 | 9:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h38 | 6:06 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 173+ IC 539+ Sp 3 | 9:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 10h56 | 8:24 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1505 · EC 1217 | On time 9:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h50 | 5:26 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1505 · S3 · ICE 119 · RJX 19915 | On time 9:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h39 | 5:15 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1505+ EC 1217 | On time 9:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h50 | 5:26 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1505+ DB S3+ ICE 119+ RJX19915 | On time 9:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h39 | 5:15 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1007 · RJX 69 | On time 10:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h38 | 6:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1007+ RJX 69 | On time 10:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h38 | 6:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1007+ RJX 69+ IC 745 | On time 10:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 7h53 | 6:30 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1507+ DB S3+ ICE 211+ RJX19957 | Delayed 10:02 AM 11:37 AMBerlin Hbf | 7h38 | 7:15 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1507+ DB S3+ ICE 211+ IC 747 | Delayed 10:02 AM 11:37 AMBerlin Hbf | 7h53 | 7:30 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1507 · ICE 211 · RJX 19917+ 79077 | Delayed 10:02 AM 11:37 AMBerlin Hbf | 7h38 | 7:15 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1009+ RJX 261 | On time 12:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h38 | 8:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1009 · RJX 261 | On time 12:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h38 | 8:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1009+ RJX 261+ IC 749 | On time 12:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h53 | 8:30 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1509+ EC 213+ RJX19919 | On time 1:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h38 | 9:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1509+ EC 1219 | On time 1:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h49 | 9:26 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1509 · EC 1219 | On time 1:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h49 | 9:26 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1509 · EC 213 · RJX 19919 | On time 1:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h38 | 9:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1205+ RJX19937 | 1:56 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h22 | 11:18 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1101 · RJ 1293 · IC 843 | On time 2:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h53 | 10:30 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1101+ RJ 1293+ IC 843 | On time 2:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h53 | 10:30 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 177 · RJ 820 | 3:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h29 | 1:57 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1103+ RE5+ RJ 263 | On time 4:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h53 | 1:30 AM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1103 · RJ 263+ 79045 | On time 4:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 8h53 | 1:30 AM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Linz
Trains from Berlin to Linz run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €54 but you can travel from only €28 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 473 km distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 473 km |
Average train duration 9h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €54 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 50m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB from Berlin to Linz trainsÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB trains will get you between Berlin and Linz from €28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | ICE
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB
EuroNight
FAQs: Trains from Berlin to Linz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Linz by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Linz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin to Linz
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit)
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected]
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Bahnhofplatz
- Restaurant Josef Linz
- Das Anton
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €1
- Hotel Schillerpark
- Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark
- Park Inn by Radisson Linz
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 9-12
- Tram: Lines 1, 2, 3, 4
- Bus: Several lines available
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