Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
2 h 35 m
Average
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
202 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Munich for Linz every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 125 miles (201 km) | |
Average train duration | 2 h 36 min | |
Average train ticket price | $31 (€28) | |
Train frequency | 27 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 5 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | ÖBB | S-Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet or ÖBB | ICE |
Trains from Munich to Linz cover the 125 miles (201 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 36 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | S-Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet or ÖBB | ICE. Normally, there are 27 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $31 (€28), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $19 (€17). Travelers depart most frequently from München Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
You can travel by train from Munich to Linz with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn and ÖBB Nightjet for as low as $19 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
It’s easy to book your Westbahn train ticket to Linz from Munich online with Omio! Simply check the current Westbahn train schedules for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route from Munich to Linz as well as relevant travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard) for that train and book cheap Westbahn train tickets online. Prices for Westbahn trains from Munich to Linz start at $19 (€17) one-way if you book in advance, and you can expect to travel around 125 miles (201 km). If you search for Westbahn trains in the Omio app, you can check straight away if the Westbahn tickets are mobile tickets, which makes it easier than ever to go paperless when traveling by train from Munich to Linz. Let Omio do all the work for you finding the best Munich to Linz Westbahn train ticket so you can enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey!
ÖBB Nightjet tickets between Munich and Linz are available online on Omio. We help you compare and book your perfect journey with ÖBB Nightjet to Linz from Munich all in one place. If you’re specifically looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train, you can find all the current ÖBB Nightjet train schedules and train tickets available on Omio for the 125 miles (201 km) journey. You can also see relevant travel information for the ÖBB Nightjet train, such as baggage allowance and amenities onboard depending on the class fare. Search for your ideal departure and arrival times for this train, compare the fastest Munich to Linz routes as well as the cheapest ticket prices available, and buy the best ÖBB Nightjet Munich to Linz train ticket that fits your needs. If you purchase tickets in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the ÖBB Nightjet train ticket is available as a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to travel paperless. You’ll then be ready to embark on your smooth and relaxing journey to Linz with ÖBB Nightjet!
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Munich to Linz. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Train information from Munich to Linz with Deutsche Bahn:
Daily, train passengers can choose from around 60 connections on the journey from Munich to Linz. There are hourly departures and on the fastest direct connections, travelers arrive in Linz after a travel time of 2 hours 27 minutes.
On the connection by train from Munich to Linz, travelers are travelling by train with the Austrian ÖBB and the Deutsche Bahn.
The journey time by train from Munich to Linz takes around 2 hours 27 minutes for direct connections. On transfer connections, travelers must plan an average journey time of around 3 hours to 4 hours 18 minutes. Salzburg main station is the most frequent changeover station.
Around 60 direct connections and connections between Munich and Linz are available daily from early in the morning until late at night. There are at least 1 and often up to 5 departure possibilities each 1 hours
At which station does the train start in Munich?
Munich main station is the starting station. It is located at the entrance to the city center from where it is within walking distance. Buses, subways, trams and suburban trains connect the city area to the main station.
At which station does the train arrive in Linz?
Trains coming from Munich reach Linz at Linz main station. Trams and buses connect you to your final destination in the city area. The travel time by bus to the old town is 6 minutes
.Travel between Munich, Germany and Linz, Austria by train is: Unrestricted.
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry:
When traveling in Austria, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
The information above was last checked on 1/9/23. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Munich to Linz before traveling.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Linz to Munich is: Unrestricted
Reentry to Germany is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
What are the requirements?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 1/24/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Munich from Linz here.
Some of the Munich train stations to Linz you can start your journey from include München Hbf, München Hackerbrücke and München Marienplatz. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Linz include Linz Hbf, Linz/Donau Urfahr and Linz/Donau Wegscheid Bahnhof.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from München Hbf and arriving in Linz Hbf.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this route, München Hbf, located approximately 2.3 miles (3.7 km) from the city center of Munich. The most popular arrival train station in Linz, called Linz Hbf, is located around 2 miles (3.2 km) away from its city center.
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