The cheapest and fastest trains from Nuremberg to Linz
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€26
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€103
Fastest journey on Sep 17
4 h 38 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
4 h 44 m
Trains on Sep 17
31
Distance
267 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Linz will cost around €103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 31 trains from Nuremberg to Linz, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 267 km distance in an average of 4 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 38 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 4 h 46 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.
RE1 · RJX 615:09 AM5h06Nuremberg Hbf10:15 AMLinz Hbf€261One-way1 transfer
NJ 404213:21 AM4h58Nuremberg Hbf8:19 AMLinz Hbf€701One-way0 transfers
4001 · RJX 615:09 AM5h06Nuremberg Hbf10:15 AMLinz Hbf€701One-way1 transfer
ICE 781 · EC 115 · RJX 1868:29 AM4h46Nuremberg Hbf1:15 PMLinz Hbf€751One-way2 transfers
S1+
961+
84113 · 8409112:11 AM10h23Nuremberg Hbf10:34 AMLinz Hbf€761One-way3 transfers
ICE 825+
9615:56 AM4h38Nuremberg Hbf10:34 AMLinz Hbf€891One-way1 transfer
ICE 985 · ICE 1211 · RJX 199756:30 AM4h45Nuremberg Hbf11:15 AMLinz Hbf€801One-way2 transfers
ICE 781 · EC 115 · RJX 1868:29 AM4h46Nuremberg Hbf1:15 PMLinz Hbf€751One-way2 transfers
ICE 581 · RJX 659:29 AM4h46Nuremberg Hbf2:15 PMLinz Hbf€1081One-way1 transfer
ICE 781+
EC 115+
RJX 1868:29 AM4h46Nuremberg Hbf1:15 PMLinz Hbf€1341One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Nuremberg to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, while a flight costs an average of €501.
Distance: 267 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€56 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €501 Average price | €52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Linz:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Linz costing on average €56.
A bus is €468 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Linz costing on average €501.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
Flight takes on average 6h 42m.
Live departures
Nuremberg to Linz train times
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Linz trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S1+ 84091 · 84113+ 961 | 12:11 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h23 | 10:34 AM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S1+ 84113 · 84091+ 965 | 12:11 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 14h23 | 2:34 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
NJ 40421 | 3:21 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h58 | 8:19 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 40421+ RJX19929 | 3:21 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h54 | 8:15 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
NJ 40491+ RB44 · RB41+ R 51 | 4:17 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h53 | 11:10 AM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE1 · RJX 61 | On time 5:09 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h06 | 10:15 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4001 · RJX 61 | On time 5:09 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h06 | 10:15 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4001+ 961 | 5:09 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h25 | 10:34 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4001+ 965 | 5:09 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h25 | 2:34 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 825+ 965 | On time 5:56 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h38 | 2:34 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 825+ 961 | On time 5:56 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h38 | 10:34 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 985 · ICE 1211 · RJX 19975 | On time 6:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h45 | 11:15 AM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 985 · ICE 1211 | On time 6:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h56 | 11:26 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 521+ 965 | On time 7:59 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h35 | 2:34 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 521+ 967 | On time 7:59 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h35 | 6:34 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 501+ 965 | On time 8:12 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h22 | 2:34 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 501+ 967 | On time 8:12 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h22 | 6:34 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1501+ 965 | On time 8:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h09 | 2:34 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 781 · EC 115 · RJX 186 | On time 8:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h46 | 1:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 781 · EC 1213 | On time 8:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h57 | 1:26 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 781+ EC 115+ RJX 186 | On time 8:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h46 | 1:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 781+ 967 | On time 8:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h05 | 6:34 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 781+ 965 | On time 8:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h05 | 2:34 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 523+ 965 | On time 9:01 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h33 | 2:34 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 523+ 967 | On time 9:01 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h33 | 6:34 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
BUS 91101 · REX 1781+ 63059 | Delayed 8:50 AM 9:11 AMNuremberg Hbf | 4h59 | 2:10 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 581+ RJX 65+ IC 647 | On time 9:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h01 | 2:30 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 581 · RJX 65 | On time 9:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h46 | 2:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 581+ RJX 65 | On time 9:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h46 | 2:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nuremberg to Linz
Trains from Nuremberg to Linz run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:32, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 267 km distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 267 km |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 12:32 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Bayerische Regiobahn, agilis, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Nuremberg to Linz trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Bayerische Regiobahn, agilis, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Nuremberg and Linz from €21. 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.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Nightjet
Bayerische Regiobahn
agilis
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Nuremberg to Linz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Linz
Most Nuremberg to Linz trains use the Nürnberg Hbf to Linz Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Linz train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nuremberg station do trains to Linz leave from?
Getting to Nürnberg Hbf from Nuremberg city centre
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Hbf train station facilities and services
Nürnberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
Getting to Nürnberg Flughafen from Nuremberg city centre
Nürnberg Flughafen is 5 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Flughafen train station facilities and services
Nürnberg Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Terminal90, Mövenpick Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport, Hotel Alpha, Hotel Marienbad.
Getting to Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz from Nuremberg city centre
Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz train station facilities and services
Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg, Nelson-Mandela-Platz.
Which Linz station do trains from Nuremberg arrive at?
Getting to Linz Hbf from Linz city centre
Linz Hbf is 1 km from Linz city centre. Public transport options include:
Linz Hbf train station facilities and services
Linz Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Josef Linz, Das Anton
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Linz Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Linz Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Linz Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Linz Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Linz Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schillerpark, Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark, Park Inn by Radisson Linz.
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