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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 $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 29m. 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 $35, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$123 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m 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 |
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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 $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $123.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 9h 9m.
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 · FlixBus10:15 PM10h40Linz, Industriezeile8:55 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$521One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM10h40Linz, Industriezeile8:55 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$521One-way1 transfer
Fastest
DX1915:40 AM1h25Linz Airport7:05 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1161One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 1214 · ICE 784 · ICE 2412:34 PM7h03Linz Hbf7:37 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$561One-way2 transfers
IC 848+
EC 212+
ICE 880 · ICE 2286:30 AM7h07Linz Hbf1:37 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$561One-way3 transfers
ICE 1214 · ICE 52812:34 PM7h28Linz Hbf8:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$561One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM14h30Linz, Industriezeile11:50 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM10h30Linz, Industriezeile1:05 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM12h20Linz, Industriezeile2:20 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$531One-way1 transfer
DX19311:40 AM1h30Linz Airport1:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1161One-way0 transfers
DX1975:00 PM1h30Linz Airport6:30 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1781One-way0 transfers
IC 549+
OS21910:32 AM10h23Linz Hbf8:55 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $123.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 9h 9m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 14 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 Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 2 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
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