How to travel from Linz to Frankfurt am Main

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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 $248.

Distance: 282 miles (454 km)

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Flight

$119

Average price

$59

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Cheapest

$388

Average price

6h 48m

Average total duration

6h 18m

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30m

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8h 54m

Average total duration

8h 24m

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30m

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4h 7m

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1h 7m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Union Ivkoni International

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Air Dolomiti

Most popular airline

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from Linz to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Linz to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 AM11h35
    Linz, Industriezeile
    7:05 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $871One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:20 AM15h00
    Linz, Industriezeile
    12:20 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $861One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1224
    11:34 AM6h03
    Linz Hbf
    5:37 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $2261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 262 · ICE 626
    9:45 AM6h17
    Linz Hbf
    4:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $2261One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 262 · ICE 626
    9:45 AM6h34
    Linz Hbf
    4:19 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $2261One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 160 · ICE 210
    8:45 AM6h59
    Linz Hbf
    3:44 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $2261One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 AM13h00
    Linz, Industriezeile
    8:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:20 AM14h30
    Linz, Industriezeile
    11:50 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:55 PM11h55
    Linz, Industriezeile
    2:50 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $871One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBBRJX 865+Austrian AirlinesOS219
    2:17 PM6h38
    Linz Hbf
    8:55 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2611One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 645+Austrian AirlinesOS219
    1:32 PM7h23
    Linz Hbf
    8:55 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2611One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 647+LufthansaLH1243
    2:32 PM7h03
    Linz Hbf
    9:35 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2611One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Linz to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Linz and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $44 (€36).

A bus is $217 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $248 (€199).

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 56m.

Bus takes on average 10h 15m.

The distance from Linz to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 282 miles (454 km).
The average frequency per day from Linz to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Linz to Frankfurt am Main:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Linz to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Linz to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Linz to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.

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