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 an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. 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 €21, while a train costs an average of €37.

Distance: 202 km

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€37

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€21

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€23

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3h 53m

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3h 23m

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4h 6m

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3h 36m

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3h 3m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Linz is a bus with an average price of €21.

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

A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Linz costing on average €37.

A bus is €474 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Linz costing on average €495.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Linz is by train with an average journey time of 3h 53m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 6m.

Flight takes on average 7h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Munich and Linz including taking a train, bus, and flight.

Travel options
from Munich to Linz

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 215 · RJ 845
    8:16 PM3h14
    Munich Hbf
    11:30 PMLinz Hbf
    171One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 215 · RJ 845
    8:16 PM3h14
    Munich Hbf
    11:30 PMLinz Hbf
    171One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 119 · RJX 19915
    2:25 PM2h50
    Munich Ost
    5:15 PMLinz Hbf
    371One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 1293+ÖBB | InterCityIC 843
    7:12 PM3h18
    Munich Hbf
    10:30 PMLinz Hbf
    171One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBBRE5 · RJX13483
    6:44 PM3h31
    Munich Hbf
    10:15 PMLinz Hbf
    171One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBBRE5 · RJX19937
    7:47 PM3h31
    Munich Hbf
    11:18 PMLinz Hbf
    171One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:10 PM3h39
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    11:49 PMLinz, Industriezeile
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:30 PM3h45
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    4:15 PMLinz, Industriezeile
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:10 PM3h00
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    2:10 AMLinz, Industriezeile
    191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS188+ÖBB | InterCityIC 1244+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 259
    7:25 PM5h05
    Munich Airport
    12:30 AMLinz Hbf
    4751One-way
    2 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS188+ÖBBRJX 768
    7:25 PM4h18
    Munich Airport
    11:43 PMLinz Hbf
    4851One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air BalticOS186+ÖBBRJX 768
    3:30 PM8h13
    Munich Airport
    11:43 PMLinz Hbf
    4851One-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 €21.

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

A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Linz costing on average €37.

A bus is €474 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Linz costing on average €495.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Linz is by train with an average journey time of 3h 53m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 6m.

Flight takes on average 7h 6m.

The Munich to Linz distance is approximately 202 km.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Linz is:
  • Around 27 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 5 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 | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, PKP Intercity to go to Linz by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, ArdaTur, Euroticket 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 | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, PKP Intercity.
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Euroticket.
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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