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Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz
A major modern and contemporary art museum on the Danube, known for its striking glass facade and strong Austrian and international collection.
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$168
Fastest journey
11 h 12 m
Average duration
11 h 53 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
805 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Linz will cost around $168 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
Of the 8 trains that leave Amsterdam for Linz on Wed, Jun 03, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 805 km distance in an average of 11 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 12 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 13 h 30 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a flight costs an average of $563.
Distance: 500 miles (805 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$156 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $563 Average price |
11h 47m Average total duration 11h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 35m Average total duration 18h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Amsterdam to Linz:
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Linz costing on average $156 (€126).
A bus is $467 (€377) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Linz costing on average $563 (€454).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 17m.
Bus takes on average 18h 5m.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Linz trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 143 · ICE 587 · ICE 509+ RJX 261 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 12h30 | 8:30 PM Linz Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE 4029+ IC 3027+ ICE 225+ RE5 | 8:24 AM Amsterdam Muiderpoort | 10h51 | 7:15 PM Linz Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE 4029+ ICE 225+ RE5+ IC 747 | 8:24 AM Amsterdam Muiderpoort | 11h06 | 7:30 PM Linz Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 225 · ICE 211 · RJX 167 | On time 8:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 10h44 | 7:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 225 · RJX 261 | On time 8:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h44 | 8:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 225+ RE5 · RJX 567 | On time 8:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 10h44 | 7:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 225+ RJX 261 | On time 8:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h44 | 8:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 225+ RE5+ IC 747 | On time 8:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 10h59 | 7:30 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2729 · 20077 · ICE 627 · RJX 261 | On time 8:34 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h41 | 8:15 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 3227 · ICE 627 · RJX 261+ 20017 | 8:36 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 11h39 | 8:15 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 3129 · 32233 · 20077 · ICE 627 | On time 8:45 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 11h30 | 8:15 PM Linz Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
![]() | 4:01 AM Amsterdam | 11h14 | 3:15 PM Linz | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Amsterdam to Linz run on average 19 times per day, taking around 11h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) but you can travel from only $61 (€49) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 500 miles (805 km) distance in 10h 44m.
Distance 500 miles (805 km) |
Average train duration 11h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€60) |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 10h 44m |
First train 12:22 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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