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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of L 296 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. 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 L 296, while a flight costs an average of L 732.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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L 609 Average price | L 732 Average price | L 296 Average price Cheapest | L 143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 57m Average total duration 10h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Linz
Compare the available ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Linz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Linz:
A bus is L 313 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Linz costing on average L 609.
A bus is L 436 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Linz costing on average L 732.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Bus takes on average 10h 57m.
Tickets start at around L 609 compared to roughly L 143 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -L 466. The journey takes 6h 38m versus 5h 56m 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 Frankfurt am Main to Linz
How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Linz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 827+
RE1 · RJX 634:54 AM 7h21 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 12:15 PM Linz Hbf L 222 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 827+RE1 · RJX 63
4:54 AM 7h21 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 12:15 PM Linz Hbf L 222 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- DX198
8:30 PM 1h30 Frankfurt am Main Airport 10:00 PM Linz Airport L 875 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 593+
EC 12179:50 AM 7h36 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 5:26 PM Linz Hbf L 222 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 619+RJX 61
1:40 AM 8h35 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 10:15 AM Linz Hbf L 222 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 699 · ICE 1211+RJX19975
2:25 AM 8h50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 11:15 AM Linz Hbf L 222 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
1:45 PM 10h04 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) 11:49 PM Linz, Industriezeile L 236 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
9:15 PM 13h50 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) 11:05 AM Linz, Industriezeile L 236 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
3:15 PM 10h55 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) 2:10 AM Linz, Industriezeile L 239 1 One-way 1 transfer
OS216+
IC 1244+
RJ 2597:40 PM 4h50 Frankfurt am Main Airport 12:30 AM Linz Hbf L 825 1 One-way 2 transfers- OS216+EC 462+RJ 650
7:40 PM 5h08 Frankfurt am Main Airport 12:48 AM Linz Hbf L 825 1 One-way 2 transfers - DX194
1:50 PM 1h30 Frankfurt am Main Airport 3:20 PM Linz Airport L 875 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Linz:
A bus is L 313 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Linz costing on average L 609.
A bus is L 436 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Linz costing on average L 732.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Bus takes on average 10h 57m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Linz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport, braathens regional aviation to go to Linz by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
- 2 direct flights per day with Danish Air Transport, braathens regional aviation.
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