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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
$28
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Passau to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Passau to Linz will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 13 trains that leave Passau for Linz on Wed, Jun 03, 10 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 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h 22 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.
ICE 1221
REX 50
REX 50
R 50 · R 51
R 50
ICE 21
ICE 1221
REX 50
REX 50
REX 50Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Passau to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a bus costs an average of $32.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Passau to Linz:
A train is $0.94 (€0.76) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Passau to Linz costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (1h 11m by train vs 1h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $18 (€14) 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 | Regionalzug, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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 Passau 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 50 · R 51 | 9:36 AM Passau Hbf | 1h34 | 11:10 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 21 | 10:29 AM Passau Hbf | 0h57 | 11:26 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 50 | 10:48 AM Passau Hbf | 1h22 | 12:10 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 50 | 11:40 AM Passau Hbf | 1h30 | 1:10 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 50 | 12:48 PM Passau Hbf | 1h22 | 2:10 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1221 | 1:27 PM Passau Hbf | 0h59 | 2:26 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 50 · R 51 | 1:36 PM Passau Hbf | 1h34 | 3:10 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50 | 2:48 PM Passau Hbf | 1h22 | 4:10 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 50 | 3:40 PM Passau Hbf | 1h30 | 5:10 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 50 | 4:48 PM Passau Hbf | 1h22 | 6:10 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1225 | 5:27 PM Passau Hbf | 0h59 | 6:26 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 51+ REX 50 | 5:36 PM Passau Hbf | 1h34 | 7:10 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+ IC 749 | 6:40 PM Passau Hbf | 1h50 | 8:30 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50 · REX 51 | 7:36 PM Passau Hbf | 1h34 | 9:10 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50 | 8:40 PM Passau Hbf | 1h30 | 10:10 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1229 | 9:27 PM Passau Hbf | 0h59 | 10:26 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 50+ RJ 845 | 9:40 PM Passau Hbf | 1h50 | 11:30 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+ RJX 367 | 9:40 PM Passau Hbf | 1h38 | 11:18 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
REX 50 | 4:11 AM Passau Hbf | 1h21 | 5:32 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 50 | 5:39 AM Passau Hbf | 1h31 | 7:10 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
REX 50+ IC 543 | 6:02 AM Passau Hbf | 1h28 | 7:30 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50 | 6:25 AM Passau Hbf | 1h22 | 7:47 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 50 | 6:50 AM Passau Hbf | 1h34 | 8:24 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 50 | 8:40 AM Passau Hbf | 1h30 | 10:10 AM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Passau to Linz run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 57m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 4:11 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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