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Compare train, bus, and flight for Heidelberg to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. 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 $60, while a flight costs an average of $410.
Distance: 265 miles (427 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$104 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $410 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Heidelberg to Linz
Compare the available ways to get from Heidelberg to Linz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Linz:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Linz costing on average $104.
A bus is $350 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Linz costing on average $410.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
Tickets start at around $104 compared to roughly $115 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 6h 8m versus 5h 59m 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.
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How to get from Heidelberg to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:05 PM 10h44 Heidelberg 10:49 PM Linz $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:05 PM 10h44 Heidelberg 10:49 PM Linz $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:05 PM 10h44 Heidelberg 10:49 PM Linz $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:05 AM 10h44 Heidelberg 9:49 PM Linz $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Linz:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Linz costing on average $104.
A bus is $350 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Linz costing on average $410.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 38m.
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Linz by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Danish Air Transport.
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