The cheapest and fastest trains from Linz to Berlin
Cheapest price
€146
Average price
€190
Fastest journey
7 h 13 m
Average duration
7 h 25 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
473 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linz to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linz to Berlin will cost around €190 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €146.
Of the 17 trains that leave Linz for Berlin on Wed, Nov 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 473 km distance in an average of 7 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 13 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 7 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 228 · ICE 508
ICE 92
ICE 28 · ICE 506
REX 50+
ICE 92
REX 50+
ICE 28 · ICE 506
ICE 92
ICE 92
ICE 28 · ICE 506
ICE 28 · ICE 506
ICE 228 · ICE 508Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 38m. 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 €21, and a train costs an average of €54.
Distance: 473 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€134 Average price | €49 Average price Cheapest |
9h 8m Average total duration Fastest 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m 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
Linz to Berlin train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 228 · ICE 508 | 7:34 AM Linz Hbf | 7h37 | 3:11 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 228+ RE 4067+ ag 63062+ ICE 1004 | On time 7:34 AM Linz Hbf | 8h10 | 3:44 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 228+ ICE 92 | On time 7:34 AM Linz Hbf | 10h13 | 5:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 228+ ICE 28 · ICE 506 | On time 7:34 AM Linz Hbf | 9h31 | 5:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 560+ EC 218+ ICE 1004 | On time 7:45 AM Linz Hbf | 7h59 | 3:44 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 560 · EC 218 · ICE 1004 | On time 7:45 AM Linz Hbf | 7h59 | 3:44 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
REX 5906 · RE 4067+ ag 63062+ ICE 1004 | On time 7:50 AM Linz Hbf | 7h54 | 3:44 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
REX 50+ ICE 28 · ICE 506 | On time 7:50 AM Linz Hbf | 9h15 | 5:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
REX 50+ RE 3 · ag RE50+ ICE 1004 | On time 7:50 AM Linz Hbf | 7h54 | 3:44 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
REX 50+ ICE 92 | On time 7:50 AM Linz Hbf | 9h57 | 5:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ ICE 92 | On time 8:50 AM Linz Hbf | 8h57 | 5:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ ICE 28 · ICE 506 | On time 8:50 AM Linz Hbf | 8h15 | 5:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 28 · ICE 506 | On time 9:34 AM Linz Hbf | 7h31 | 5:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 28 · ICE 506 | On time 9:34 AM Linz Hbf | 7h31 | 5:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 28+ ICE 92 | On time 9:34 AM Linz Hbf | 8h13 | 5:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 92 | On time 10:34 AM Linz Hbf | 7h13 | 5:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 92 | On time 10:34 AM Linz Hbf | 7h13 | 5:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Linz to Berlin
Distance 473 km |
Average train duration 8h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €54 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 18m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet from Linz to Berlin trainsÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you between Linz and Berlin from €21. 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 Nightjet
FAQs: Trains from Linz to Berlin

Passengers board the train most frequently from Linz Hbf, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Berlin Hbf, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Linz to Berlin
- 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
- AVCI Bistro
- Restaurant Athos
- Yoko Sushi
- Payamlino Bistro
- Hotel Nova
- Pension Adamshof
- Pension Zum Lichtenberger
- 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
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
- 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
- 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
- La Femme
- Insel Snack
- Curry-Baude
- BAK Breakfast House
- Hotel am Luisenbad
- Citylight Hotel
- Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte
- 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
- Mammam
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Da Vincenzo
- Art’otel Berlin Mitte
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel ibis Berlin Mitte
- Hotel Casa Camper Berlin
- 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.
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- India Spice
- Jelänger Jelieber
- JAS
- Schneeweiß
- Hotel Victoria
- A&O Berlin Friedrichshain
- Zweistrom
- Tijuana
- SowohlAlsAuch
- Akemi
- Holiday Inn Berlin City Center East - Prenzlauer Allee
- 1a pension apartment berlin
- Zarenhof
- Gabana
- Café Schlacht
- Seestern
- Taverna Pikilia
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