How to travel from Linz to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Linz to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, while a flight costs an average of $548.

Distance: 390 miles (629 km)

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Driving

$164

Average price

$64

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Cheapest

$548

Average price

$155

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 5m

Average total duration

8h 35m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 18m

Average total duration

10h 48m

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30m

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4h 20m

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Fastest

2h 20m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

7h 4m

Average total duration

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Austrian Airlines

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $64.

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

A bus is $100 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Düsseldorf costing on average $164.

A bus is $484 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Düsseldorf costing on average $548.

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 5m.

Bus takes on average 11h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Linz and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Linz to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $164 compared to roughly $155 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.96. The journey takes 8h 35m versus 7h 4m 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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from Linz to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:00 PM15h35
    Linz, Industriezeile
    5:35 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:00 PM15h35
    Linz, Industriezeile
    5:35 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4216+Danish Air TransportLH7343
    11:40 AM6h20
    Linz Airport
    6:00 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $8481One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnREX 5052 · ICE 722+Bayerische Regiobahn79014
    5:03 AM9h33
    Linz Hbf
    2:36 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $661One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnREX 5052 · ICE 610 · ICE 926+Bayerische Regiobahn79014
    5:03 AM9h29
    Linz Hbf
    2:32 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $871One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX19910+ÖBB | ICEICE 210 · ICE 916
    8:45 AM8h08
    Linz Hbf
    4:53 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $1941One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2:30 PM15h45
    Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)
    6:15 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $601One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:35 AM14h10
    Linz, Industriezeile
    4:45 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 AM17h50
    Linz, Industriezeile
    10:40 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 1213+ÖBB | REXREX 7+KLMKL1906 · KL1797
    1:28 PM18h12
    Linz Hbf
    7:40 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $4061One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 1211+ÖBB | REXREX 7+KLMKL1906 · KL1797
    11:28 AM20h12
    Linz Hbf
    7:40 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $4061One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 647+KLMKL1906 · KL1797
    2:32 PM17h08
    Linz Hbf
    7:40 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $4131One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Linz to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Linz to Düsseldorf.

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There are 3 options to travel between Linz and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $64.

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

A bus is $100 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Düsseldorf costing on average $164.

A bus is $484 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Düsseldorf costing on average $548.

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 5m.

Bus takes on average 11h 18m.

The distance from Linz to Düsseldorf is approximately 390 miles (629 km).
The average frequency per day from Linz to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Düsseldorf 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 Linz to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Linz to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Linz to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Linz to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Düsseldorf to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Düsseldorf, you can explore Carlsplatz markets for diverse foods, take a Rhine River boat cruise, or visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Enjoy performances at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, or relax in the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Key sights include the Rheinturm for city views, luxury shopping at Königsallee, vibrant nightlife in Altstadt, art at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the baroque beauty of Schloss Benrath.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Düsseldorf's key attractions, such as the Altstadt, Königsallee, and Rheinturm, while enjoying its vibrant art scene and culinary offerings.

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