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 $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 24m. 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 $51, and a train costs an average of $52.

Distance: 375 miles (604 km)

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Train
Bus

$121

Average price

$73

Average price

Cheapest

9h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

9h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

15h 12m

Average total duration

14h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

ÖBB | ICE

Most popular train company

Ourbus

Most popular bus company

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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
$691One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
06:40PM18h20
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
01:00PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)
$651One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

ÖBB | ICEICE 105 · ICE 595+ÖBBRJX 69
09:36AM8h39
Dortmund Hbf
06:15PMLinz Hbf
$3201One-way
2 transfers

Other options

ÖBB | ICEICE 107 · ICE 1229
11:36AM10h50
Dortmund Hbf
10:26PMLinz Hbf
$1261One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB | ICEICE 105 · ICE 595+ÖBBRJX 69+ÖBB | InterCityIC 745
09:36AM8h54
Dortmund Hbf
06:30PMLinz Hbf
$1511One-way
3 transfers
ÖBB | ICEICE 107 · ICE 597+ÖBBRJX 261+ÖBB | InterCityIC 749
11:36AM8h54
Dortmund Hbf
08:30PMLinz Hbf
$1511One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:40PM13h50
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
02:30AMLinz, Industriezeile
$701One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:50PM19h50
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
10:40AMLinz, Industriezeile
$791One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
02:20AM16h05
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
06:25PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)
$811One-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 bus with an average price of $51 (€41).

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

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Linz costing on average $52 (€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:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
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 ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet to go to Linz by train.
  • Travel with Ourbus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Linz by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dortmund to Linz:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
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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