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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 an average ticket price of zł 301 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 301, while a flight costs an average of zł 2,436.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł 627 Average price | zł 301 Average price Cheapest | zł 2,436 Average price | zł 635 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 28m Average total duration 13h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Dortmund to Linz
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Linz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Linz:
A bus is zł 326 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Linz costing on average zł 627.
A bus is zł 2,135 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Linz costing on average zł 2,436.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
Bus takes on average 14h 28m.
Tickets start at around zł 627 compared to roughly zł 635 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 9. The journey takes 8h 53m versus 8h 5m 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 Dortmund to Linz
How to get from Dortmund to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM 14h04 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf 11:49 PM Linz, Industriezeile zł 285 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM 14h04 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf 11:49 PM Linz, Industriezeile zł 285 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LH77+
LH73446:45 PM 3h15 Dusseldorf Airport 10:00 PM Linz Airport zł 2,168 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
ICE 515 · RJX 698:36 AM 9h39 Dortmund Hbf 6:15 PM Linz Hbf zł 660 1 One-way 1 transfer
26711 · ICE 787 · ICE 211 · RJX 1679:39 AM 9h36 Dortmund Hbf 7:15 PM Linz Hbf zł 712 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 517 · RJX 26110:36 AM 9h39 Dortmund Hbf 8:15 PM Linz Hbf zł 754 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM 18h35 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf 6:25 PM Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm) zł 363 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 919+
DX19812:11 PM 9h49 Dortmund Hbf 10:00 PM Linz Airport zł 933 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 2042 · ICE 2013 · S8+
DX1989:36 AM 12h24 Dortmund Hbf 10:00 PM Linz Airport zł 957 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 25+
DX1946:36 AM 8h44 Dortmund Hbf 3:20 PM Linz Airport zł 980 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Linz:
A bus is zł 326 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Linz costing on average zł 627.
A bus is zł 2,135 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Linz costing on average zł 2,436.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 23m.
Bus takes on average 14h 28m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 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, train, 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 Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Linz by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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