The cheapest and fastest trains from Linz to Munich
Cheapest price
€46
Average price
€88
Fastest journey
2 h 34 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linz to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linz to Munich will cost around €88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
Of the 22 trains that leave Linz for Munich on Wed, Nov 05, 12 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 202 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 34 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 36 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.
RJX 560 · EC 218
RJX 262
RJX 562 · ICE 114






Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Linz to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €371.
Distance: 202 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€55 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €684 Average price |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Linz to Munich train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:26 AM Linz Hbf | 2h34 | 9:00 AM Munich Ost | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:26 AM Linz Hbf | 2h48 | 9:14 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 542+ EC 218 | Delayed 7:30 AM Linz Hbf | 3h11 | 10:58 AM 10:58 AMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 542+ EC 218+ S 2 | 7:30 AM Linz Hbf | 3h12 | 10:42 AM Munich Isartor | 2 transfers | |
RJX 560 · EC 218 | Delayed 7:45 AM Linz Hbf | 2h56 | 10:58 AM 10:58 AMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 560+ EC 218+ S 2 | 7:45 AM Linz Hbf | 2h57 | 10:42 AM Munich Isartor | 2 transfers | |
RJX 560+ EC 218 | Delayed 7:45 AM Linz Hbf | 2h56 | 10:58 AM 10:58 AMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:26 AM Linz Hbf | 2h34 | 11:00 AM Munich Ost | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:26 AM Linz Hbf | 2h48 | 11:14 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 544+ RJX 262 | Delayed 8:30 AM Linz Hbf | 3h02 | 11:47 AM 11:47 AMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 544+ RJX 262+ S 5 | 8:30 AM Linz Hbf | 3h19 | 11:49 AM Munich Isartor | 2 transfers | |
RJX 262 | Delayed 8:45 AM Linz Hbf | 2h47 | 11:47 AM 11:47 AMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 262+ S 5 | On time 8:45 AM Linz Hbf | 3h04 | 11:49 AM Munich Isartor | 1 transfer | |
RJX 262 | Delayed 8:45 AM Linz Hbf | 2h47 | 11:47 AM 11:47 AMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 28 · RE 4069 | On time 9:34 AM Linz Hbf | 3h03 | 12:37 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 562 · ICE 114 | Delayed 9:45 AM Linz Hbf | 2h56 | 12:57 PM 12:57 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:26 AM Linz Hbf | 2h48 | 1:14 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:26 AM Linz Hbf | 2h34 | 1:00 PM Munich Ost | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:26 PM Linz Hbf | 2h50 | 7:16 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:26 PM Linz Hbf | 2h34 | 7:00 PM Munich Ost | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:26 PM Linz Hbf | 2h47 | 9:13 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:26 PM Linz Hbf | 2h36 | 9:02 PM Munich Ost | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Linz to Munich
Distance 202 km |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 48 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | REX, Österreichische Bundesbahnen from Linz to Munich trainsDeutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | REX, Österreichische Bundesbahnen trains will get you between Linz and Munich from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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.
Westbahn
ÖBB
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | REX
ÖBB | S-Bahn
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
FAQs: Trains from Linz to Munich

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 Munich Hbf, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Linz to Munich
- 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
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Burger King
- Tassilogarten
- Mitani
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Mk Hotel
- Hotel Pension Christl
- Augustiner Bräustuben
- Lenz
- Das Bad
- Subway
- Theresienhöhe
- Hotel Schweiz
- Hotel Uhland
- Germania
- Ratskeller
- Speiserei Volksbad
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Novotel München City
- Hilton Munich City
- Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Ratskeller
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Burger King
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Hotel Domus
- Hotel Mercure München Altstadt
- Hotel Herzog Wilhelm Tannenbaum Nebengebäude
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans
- Orexi Taverna
- Guenstigwohnen24.de
- Jagdschloss Residenz
- Hotel Miano
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Bayerstraße.
- Restaurant 1912
- Augustiner-Keller
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Excelsior
- Le Méridien Munich
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Sixt
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8
- U-Bahn: Lines U1, U2, U4, U5
- Tram: Lines 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
- Bus: Several lines available
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