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Compare train and bus for Linz to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 408 miles (658 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$132 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 38m Average total duration Fastest 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 41m Average total duration 14h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg 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 Hamburg:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Hamburg costing on average $132 (€107).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 8m.
Bus takes on average 14h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Linz to Hamburg
How to get from Linz to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Hamburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NJ 4928:04 PM13h04Linz Hbf9:08 AMHamburg Hbf$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NJ 4928:04 PM13h04Linz Hbf9:08 AMHamburg Hbf$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH10+
LH73416:15 AM3h50Linz Airport10:05 AMHamburg Airport$8161One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJX 260 · ICE 6807:45 AM9h52Linz Hbf5:37 PMHamburg Hbf$691One-way1 transfer
EC 330 · RJ 4787:54 PM11h16Linz Hbf7:10 AMHamburg Hbf$691One-way1 transfer
RJX 260+
ICE 680+
IC 5407:30 AM10h07Linz Hbf5:37 PMHamburg Hbf$771One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM16h30Linz, Industriezeile3:35 PMHamburg, S Hamburg Airport$571One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:05 PM15h25Linz, Industriezeile2:30 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$601One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM15h35Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)5:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$651One-way2 transfers
IC 647+
EW77552:32 PM6h53Linz Hbf9:25 PMHamburg Airport$3391One-way1 transfer
RJX19985+
EW77552:17 PM7h08Linz Hbf9:25 PMHamburg Airport$3391One-way1 transfer
IC 645+
EW77551:32 PM7h53Linz Hbf9:25 PMHamburg Airport$3391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Hamburg:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Hamburg costing on average $132 (€107).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 8m.
Bus takes on average 14h 11m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Hamburg 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 Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, České dráhy (ČD) to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines to go to Hamburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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