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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
$71
Average price
$107
Fastest journey
9 h 12 m
Average duration
10 h 27 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
555 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Linz will cost around $107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
It's difficult to get from Hanover to Linz without transferring at least once.
IC 60471+
ICE 827+
RE40+
ICE 21
ICE 1081+
RJX 265+
IC 547
NJ 471+
RE40+
ICE 827 · ICE 21
NJ 471+
RJX 63+
ICE 827
ICE 1081+
RJX 265
ICE 1081+
RJX 265
ICE 1081+
RJX 265+
IC 547
IC 60471+
ICE 827+
RE40+
ICE 21
NJ 471+
RE40+
ICE 827 · ICE 21
NJ 471+
RJX 63+
ICE 827Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 344 miles (555 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$133 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 31m Average total duration Fastest 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 43m Average total duration 11h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Hanover to Linz:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Linz costing on average $133 (€108).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 13m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (8h 1m by train vs 8h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $133 (€108) compared to roughly $40 (€32) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with ÖBB | Nightjet.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hanover to Linz trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1081+ RJX 265+ IC 547 | 12:03 AM Hanover Hbf | 9h27 | 9:30 AM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1081+ RJX 265 | 12:03 AM Hanover Hbf | 9h12 | 9:15 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 60471+ ICE 827+ RE40+ ICE 21 | 12:30 AM Hanover Hbf | 10h56 | 11:26 AM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
NJ 471+ ICE 827+ RJX 63 | 12:30 AM Hanover Hbf | 11h45 | 12:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NJ 471+ ICE 827+ RE40+ ICE 21 | 12:30 AM Hanover Hbf | 10h56 | 11:26 AM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers |
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Trains from Hanover to Linz run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 344 miles (555 km) distance in 6h 59m.
Distance 344 miles (555 km) |
Average train duration 8h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 59m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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