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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aachen to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $83 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $83, while a flight costs an average of $539.
Distance: 405 miles (652 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$168 Average price | $539 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $169 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 47m Average total duration 14h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aachen to Linz
Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Linz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Linz:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Linz costing on average $168.
A bus is $456 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Linz costing on average $539.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 8m.
Bus takes on average 14h 47m.
Tickets start at around $168 compared to roughly $169 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2. The journey takes 8h 38m versus 8h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Linz
How to get from Aachen to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Linz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RE9 · RE7+
ICE 913 · ICE 12156:18 AM 8h57 Aachen Hbf 3:15 PM Linz Hbf $68 1 One-way 4 transfers
Cheapest
RE9 · RE7+
ICE 913 · ICE 12156:18 AM 8h57 Aachen Hbf 3:15 PM Linz Hbf $68 1 One-way 4 transfers
Fastest
LH77+
LH73446:45 PM 3h15 Dusseldorf Airport 10:00 PM Linz Airport $370 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
ICE 913 · ICE 1215+
RE9 · RE76:18 AM 9h08 Aachen Hbf 3:26 PM Linz Hbf $68 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 913 · ICE 1215+
RE15:51 AM 9h35 Aachen Hbf 3:26 PM Linz Hbf $68 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 23 · ICE 913 · ICE 1215+
RE14:51 AM 10h35 Aachen Hbf 3:26 PM Linz Hbf $68 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM 15h50 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 2:10 AM Linz, Industriezeile $78 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM 18h00 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 4:15 PM Linz, Industriezeile $79 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM 19h55 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 11:05 AM Linz, Industriezeile $79 1 One-way 2 transfers
26819 · IC 2044 · S8+
DX19811:51 AM 10h09 Aachen Hbf 10:00 PM Linz Airport $169 1 One-way 3 transfers
10917 · ICE 629+
DX19812:18 PM 9h42 Aachen Hbf 10:00 PM Linz Airport $175 1 One-way 2 transfers
26809 · ICE 25+
DX1946:51 AM 8h29 Aachen Hbf 3:20 PM Linz Airport $178 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Linz:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Linz costing on average $168.
A bus is $456 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Linz costing on average $539.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 8m.
Bus takes on average 14h 47m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Linz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Linz by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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