How to travel from Berlin to Linz

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Linz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $679.

Distance: 293 miles (473 km)

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Driving

$161

Average price

$67

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Cheapest

$679

Average price

$140

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 53m

Average total duration

7h 23m

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30m

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9h 21m

Average total duration

8h 51m

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30m

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4h 47m

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Fastest

2h 47m

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2h 0m

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6h 55m

Average total duration

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

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ÖBB | ICE

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FlixBus

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Danish Air Transport

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Linz is a bus with an average price of $67 (€56).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Linz:

A bus is $94 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Linz costing on average $161 (€135).

A bus is $612 (€514) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Linz costing on average $679 (€570).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Linz is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 47m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 53m.

Bus takes on average 9h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Linz including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Linz among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 8m sooner (2h 47m by flight vs 6h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $679 (€570) compared to roughly $140 (€118) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Berlin to Linz

How to get from Berlin to Linz by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Berlin to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:20 PM8h20
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    1:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile
    $691One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:20 PM8h20
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    1:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile
    $691One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH181+Danish Air TransportLH7342
    11:45 AM3h55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    3:40 PMLinz Airport
    $8851One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ÖBB | ICEICE 1009+ÖBBRJX 261
    12:37 PM7h38
    Berlin Hbf
    8:15 PMLinz Hbf
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 1507 · ICE 211+ÖBBRJX19957
    11:36 AM7h39
    Berlin Hbf
    7:15 PMLinz Hbf
    $751One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 1009+ÖBB | InterCityIC 749+ÖBBRJX 261
    12:37 PM7h53
    Berlin Hbf
    8:30 PMLinz Hbf
    $751One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:00 PM8h40
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    1:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM10h41
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    10:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile
    $761One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:50 PM10h50
    Berlin, Alexanderplatz
    10:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile
    $761One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW8002 · EW2756+ÖBB | InterCityIC 748
    10:55 AM10h33
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    9:28 PMLinz Hbf
    $3361One-way
    2 transfers
  • EurowingsEW8002 · EW2756+ÖBBRJX19970
    10:55 AM7h48
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    6:43 PMLinz Hbf
    $3421One-way
    2 transfers
  • EurowingsEW8002 · EW2756+ÖBB | InterCityIC 744
    10:55 AM8h33
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    7:28 PMLinz Hbf
    $3421One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Linz

Travel to Linz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Linz.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Linz including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Linz is a bus with an average price of $67 (€56).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Linz:

A bus is $94 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Linz costing on average $161 (€135).

A bus is $612 (€514) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Linz costing on average $679 (€570).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Linz is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 47m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 53m.

Bus takes on average 9h 21m.

The distance from Berlin to Linz is approximately 293 miles (473 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Linz is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Linz as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Linz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Linz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB to go to Linz by train.
  • Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Linz by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Linz with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Linz often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, London, Bari, Salzburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Linz and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Linz to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Linz, you can take a scenic walk along the Danube River, visit the Botanical Garden, explore vibrant local markets, attend performances at the Brucknerhaus, and try the famous Linzer Torte. For sights, visit the Ars Electronica Center, Lentos Art Museum, Linz Castle Museum, Pöstlingberg, and Hauptplatz.
To fully experience Linz's cultural attractions, vibrant arts scene, and picturesque surroundings, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
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