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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $249.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$120 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $389 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 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 $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $120 (€96).
A bus is $330 (€264) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $389 (€311).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Bus takes on average 8h 24m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 AM10h35Linz, Industriezeile1:05 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$791One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM14h05Linz, Industriezeile6:55 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$791One-way1 transfer
Fastest
RJX 262 · ICE 6269:45 AM6h17Linz Hbf4:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$2621One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJX 68 · S8 · ICE 6987:45 PM7h07Linz Hbf2:52 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$1331One-way2 transfers
RJX 68 · S8 · ICE 6987:45 PM7h40Linz Hbf3:25 AMFrankfurt South station$1331One-way2 transfers
RJX 68 · S8 · ICE 6187:45 PM8h53Linz Hbf4:38 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1331One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM13h00Linz, Industriezeile8:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$791One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM14h30Linz, Industriezeile11:50 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$791One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM11h35Linz, Industriezeile7:05 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$911One-way1 transfer
RJX 865+
OS2192:17 PM6h38Linz Hbf8:55 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2981One-way1 transfer
IC 645+
OS2191:32 PM7h23Linz Hbf8:55 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2981One-way1 transfer
IC 549+
OS21910:32 AM10h23Linz Hbf8:55 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2981One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $120 (€96).
A bus is $330 (€264) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $389 (€311).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Bus takes on average 8h 24m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses 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 and bus 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 am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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