How to travel from Hamburg to Linz

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Linz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $555.

Distance: 408 miles (658 km)

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$122

Average price

$72

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$555

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10h 11m

Average total duration

9h 41m

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30m

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14h 41m

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14h 11m

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5h 3m

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2h 3m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.6kg

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Lufthansa

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from Hamburg to Linz

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
04:21PM18h34
Hamburg
10:55AMLinz
$511One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
04:21PM18h34
Hamburg
10:55AMLinz
$511One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
12:19PM12h26
Hamburg
12:45AMLinz
$651One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
02:01PM19h39
Hamburg
09:40AMLinz
$591One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:30PM15h10
Hamburg
09:40AMLinz
$631One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:15PM18h00
Hamburg
03:15PMLinz
$841One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Linz.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Linz including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Linz is a train with an average price of $43 (€35).

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

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Linz costing on average $46 (€37).

A train is $512 (€415) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Linz costing on average $555 (€450).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Linz is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 25m.

Bus takes on average 12h 20m.

The distance from Hamburg to Linz is approximately 408 miles (658 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Linz is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Linz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Linz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Linz by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings , Austrian Airlines to go to Linz by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Linz:
  • 3 direct trains per day with ÖBB Nightjet.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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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