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Compare train, bus, and flight for Linz to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. 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 $51, while a flight costs an average of $153.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$93 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Linz to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $93 (€76).
A bus is $102 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $153 (€125).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 6m.
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
Tickets start at around $93 (€76) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-64.87 (€-53.06). The journey takes 6h 36m versus 5h 2m 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 Linz to Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Linz to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJX19938+
EC 212+
ICE 880 · ICE 2286:45 AM6h52Linz Hbf1:37 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$551One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- RJX19938+EC 212+ICE 880 · ICE 2286:45 AM6h52Linz Hbf1:37 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$551One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- DX1975:30 PM1h30Linz Airport7:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1581One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 848+EC 212+ICE 880 · ICE 2286:30 AM7h07Linz Hbf1:37 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$551One-way3 transfers- RJX19938+EC 212+ICE 7206:45 AM7h17Linz Hbf2:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$551One-way2 transfers
- IC 848+EC 212+ICE 7206:30 AM7h32Linz Hbf2:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$551One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM11h30Linz, Industriezeile9:45 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$641One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM10h40Linz, Industriezeile8:55 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$681One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 PM11h55Linz, Industriezeile2:50 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$731One-way1 transfer
- DX19311:40 AM1h30Linz Airport1:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1951One-way0 transfers
- EC 1213+
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REX 71:28 PM7h27Linz Hbf8:55 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2921One-way2 transfers - ICE 1211+OS219+REX 711:28 AM9h27Linz Hbf8:55 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2921One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $93 (€76).
A bus is $102 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $153 (€125).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 6m.
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport, Air Dolomiti to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 3 direct flights per day with Danish Air Transport.
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