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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
$67
Average price
$143
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
267 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Linz will cost around $143 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
It's difficult to get from Nuremberg to Linz without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 1003 · 4066 · REX 1781+
84123
ICE 1501 · EC 115 · RJX 186
RB17 · RE3+
REX 50+
ICE 1007
RB17 · RE3+
REX 50+
ICE 1003
ICE 1007 · 4074 · REX 1785+
84131
RB17 · RE3+
REX 50+
ICE 1007
ICE 1007 · 4074 · REX 1785+
84131
RB17 · RE3+
REX 50+
ICE 1003
ICE 1003 · 4066 · REX 1781+
84123
ICE 785 · EC 1217 · RJX 19915Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $529.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$92 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $731 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 9m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Nuremberg to Linz:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Linz costing on average $92 (€75).
A bus is $690 (€560) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Linz costing on average $731 (€593).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
Flight takes on average 7h 9m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (3h 40m by train vs 3h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $92 (€75) compared to roughly $64 (€52) 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 Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, 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 Nuremberg to Linz trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1501 · EC 115 · RJX 186 | On time 8:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h50 | 1:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1501+ EC 115+ RJX 186 | On time 8:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h50 | 1:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1501+ EC 115+ IC 645 | On time 8:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h05 | 1:30 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1003+ RJX 65+ IC 647 | On time 9:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h05 | 2:30 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1003 · RJX 65 | On time 9:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h50 | 2:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1003+ RJX 65 | On time 9:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h50 | 2:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1003 · 4066 · REX 1781+ 84123 | On time 9:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h45 | 2:10 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1003+ RB17 · RE3+ REX 50 | On time 9:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h45 | 2:10 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 785+ EC 1217+ RJX19915 | On time 12:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h46 | 5:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 785 · EC 1217 | On time 12:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h57 | 5:26 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 785 · EC 1217 · RJX 19915 | On time 12:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h46 | 5:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 785+ EC 1217 | On time 12:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h57 | 5:26 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1007+ RB17 · RE3+ REX 50 | On time 1:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h45 | 6:10 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1007 · 4074 · REX 1785+ 84131 | On time 1:25 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h45 | 6:10 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 585+ RJX 69+ IC 745 | On time 1:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h01 | 6:30 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 585+ RJX 69 | On time 1:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h46 | 6:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 585 · RJX 69 | On time 1:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h46 | 6:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Nuremberg to Linz run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:32, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 165 miles (267 km) distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 165 miles (267 km) |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 12:32 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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