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Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz
A major modern and contemporary art museum on the Danube, known for its strong Austrian and international collection and its striking illuminated riverside facade.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 24 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
440 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Linz will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 7 trains that leave Karlsruhe for Linz on Sat, Jun 20, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 440 km distance in an average of 6 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 6 h 43 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 Karlsruhe to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg 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 Karlsruhe to Linz:
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Linz costing on average $122 (€100).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 23m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (5h 50m by train vs 5h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $122 (€100) compared to roughly $119 (€97) 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.
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 Karlsruhe to Linz trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:00 AM Karlsruhe | 6h15 | 10:15 AM Linz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:06 AM Karlsruhe | 6h24 | 12:30 PM Linz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:32 AM Karlsruhe | 6h43 | 1:15 PM Linz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:05 AM Karlsruhe | 6h17 | 1:22 PM Linz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:09 AM Karlsruhe | 6h21 | 1:30 PM Linz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:28 AM Karlsruhe | 6h47 | 2:15 PM Linz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:32 AM Karlsruhe | 6h43 | 3:15 PM Linz | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Karlsruhe to Linz run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€36) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 273 miles (440 km) distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 273 miles (440 km) |
Average train duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€36) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 6h 10m |
First train 12:26 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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