How to travel from Munich to Linz

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Linz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Linz 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 20m. 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 train costs an average of €17.

Distance: 202 km

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€49

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€22

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4h 5m

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3h 35m

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from Munich to Linz

How to get from Munich to Linz by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Munich to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM4h05
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    11:05 AMLinz, Industriezeile
    €271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:10 PM3h39
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    11:49 PMLinz, Industriezeile
    €241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Westbahn965
    11:58 AM2h36
    Munich Ost
    2:34 PMLinz Hbf
    €791One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 113 · RJX 765
    8:27 AM2h48
    Munich Ost
    11:15 AMLinz Hbf
    €401One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 115+ÖBB | InterCityIC 645
    10:16 AM3h14
    Munich Hbf
    1:30 PMLinz Hbf
    €411One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnEC 115 · RJX 161
    10:16 AM2h59
    Munich Hbf
    1:15 PMLinz Hbf
    €571One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:30 PM3h45
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    4:15 PMLinz, Industriezeile
    €261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:35 AM3h25
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    8:00 AMLinz, Industriezeile
    €261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 PM3h15
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    2:30 AMLinz, Industriezeile
    €261One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS188+ÖBB | InterCityIC 1244+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 259
    7:25 PM5h05
    Munich Airport
    12:30 AMLinz Hbf
    €3961One-way
    2 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS188+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 650+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 462
    7:25 PM5h23
    Munich Airport
    12:48 AMLinz Hbf
    €4011One-way
    2 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS188+ÖBBRJX 768
    7:25 PM4h18
    Munich Airport
    11:43 PMLinz Hbf
    €4111One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Linz

Travel to Linz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Linz.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Linz including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Linz is a bus with an average price of €15.

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Linz:

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Linz costing on average €17.

A bus is €471 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Linz costing on average €486.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Linz is by train with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 15m.

Flight takes on average 4h 15m.

The Munich to Linz distance is approximately 202 km.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Linz is:
  • Around 33 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Linz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Linz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Linz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, EuroNight, Bayerische Regiobahn, Transdev GmbH, Meridian, BOB & BRB to go to Linz by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Euroticket, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Linz by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Linz with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight.
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Linz often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Salzburg, Budapest, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Linz and these popular destinations at a great price.

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