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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hanover to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 31m. 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 $57, while a train costs an average of $92.
Distance: 344 miles (555 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$92 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 31m Average total duration Fastest 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 6m Average total duration 11h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Linz:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Linz costing on average $92.
A bus is $485 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Linz costing on average $542.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 31m.
Bus takes on average 12h 6m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (8h 1m by train vs 8h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $92 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Hanover to Linz
How to get from Hanover to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBus · FlixBus7:44 PM14h56Hanover Hbf10:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile$511One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus7:44 PM14h56Hanover Hbf10:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile$511One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:30 PM12h10Hanover Central Station10:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile$551One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 PM13h40Hanover Central Station3:25 AMLinz, Industriezeile$511One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 AM17h00Hanover Central Station10:45 PMLinz, Industriezeile$511One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM13h50Hanover Central Station1:00 PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)$511One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Linz:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Linz costing on average $92.
A bus is $485 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Linz costing on average $542.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 31m.
Bus takes on average 12h 6m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Linz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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