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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dortmund to Linz
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 kr568 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. 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 kr568, while a flight costs an average of kr4295.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr4295 Average price | kr1127 Average price | kr568 Average price Cheapest | kr1073 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 25m Average total duration 13h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Linz:
A bus is kr242 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Linz costing on average kr648.
A bus is kr2648 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Linz costing on average kr3055.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 1m.
Bus takes on average 14h 44m.
Tickets start at around kr648 compared to roughly kr1073 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr425. The journey takes 9h 31m 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 · FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM16h25Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf11:05 AMLinz, Industriezeilekr4501One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM16h25Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf11:05 AMLinz, Industriezeilekr4501One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH73+
LH734210:35 AM5h00Dusseldorf Airport3:35 PMLinz Airportkr41421One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 919+
EC 121911:55 AM9h31Dortmund Hbf9:26 PMLinz Hbfkr7661One-way1 transfer
ICE 789+
EC 1219+
RE1111:39 AM9h47Dortmund Hbf9:26 PMLinz Hbfkr7661One-way2 transfers
26410 · 17409 · ICE 621 · BUS 911058:09 AM10h01Dortmund Hbf6:10 PMLinz Hbfkr8041One-way5 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM18h20Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf10:40 AMLinz, Industriezeilekr4541One-way2 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus12:26 PM19h04Dortmund Hbf7:30 AMLinz, Industriezeilekr4621One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 AM16h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf6:25 PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)kr4811One-way2 transfers
ICE 513 · ICE 25+
DX1946:36 AM8h59Dortmund Hbf3:35 PMLinz Airportkr17541One-way2 transfers
ICE 513+
DX1946:36 AM8h59Dortmund Hbf3:35 PMLinz Airportkr18821One-way1 transfer
ICE 527+
DX1946:15 AM9h20Dortmund Hbf3:35 PMLinz Airportkr18821One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Linz:
A bus is kr559 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Linz costing on average kr1127.
A bus is kr3728 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Linz costing on average kr4295.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 17m.
Bus takes on average 14h 25m.
- Around 12 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 EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Linz by flight.
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