How to travel from Dortmund to Linz

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Compare bus and train for Dortmund to Linz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, and a train costs an average of €42.

Distance: 375 miles (604 km)

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Bus

€101

Average price

€60

Average price

Cheapest

9h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

9h 22m

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30m

Additional time*

15h 12m

Average total duration

14h 42m

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

ÖBB | ICE

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Ourbus

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

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from Dortmund to Linz

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:45AM14h04
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
11:49PMLinz, Industriezeile
$801One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
06:40PM18h20
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
01:00PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)
$771One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn26711 · ICE 787 · ICE 27
09:39AM7h47
Dortmund Hbf
05:26PMLinz Hbf
$2001One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 619 · RJX 265
10:36PM10h39
Dortmund Hbf
09:15AMLinz Hbf
$1321One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 105 · ICE 27
09:36AM7h50
Dortmund Hbf
05:26PMLinz Hbf
$1851One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 27
08:11AM9h15
Dortmund Hbf
05:26PMLinz Hbf
$1851One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:40PM13h50
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
02:30AMLinz, Industriezeile
$791One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:15PM19h00
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
04:15PMLinz, Industriezeile
$771One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
02:05AM16h20
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
06:25PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)
$801One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Linz.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Dortmund and Linz including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Linz is a train with an average price of $53 (€42).

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

A train is $0.59 (€0.47) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Linz costing on average $53 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Linz is by train with an average journey time of 7h 15m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 50m.

The distance from Dortmund to Linz is approximately 375 miles (604 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Linz is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Linz:
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Linz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ourbus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Linz by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet to go to Linz by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Linz with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Linz often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Salzburg, Munich, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Linz and these popular destinations at a great price.

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