How to travel from Linz to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. 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 $46, and a flight costs an average of $551.

Distance: 408 miles (658 km)

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Flight

$133

Average price

$75

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Cheapest

$551

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9h 29m

Average total duration

8h 59m

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30m

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14h 42m

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14h 12m

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5h 25m

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2h 25m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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0.7 - 1.6kg

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ÖBB | ICE

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FlixBus

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Air Dolomiti

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from Linz to Hamburg

How to get from Linz to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Linz to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
10:05PM19h49
Linz
05:54PMHamburg
$561One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
10:05PM19h49
Linz
05:54PMHamburg
$561One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
01:15PM16h30
Linz
05:45AMHamburg
$1101One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
01:55PM16h40
Linz
06:35AMHamburg
$581One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Linz to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Linz and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Hamburg is a train with an average price of $45 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Hamburg:

A train is $0.72 (€0.59) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Hamburg costing on average $46 (€37).

A train is $506 (€413) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Hamburg costing on average $551 (€450).

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 20m.

Bus takes on average 13h 29m.

The distance from Linz to Hamburg is approximately 408 miles (658 km).
The average frequency per day from Linz to Hamburg is:
  • 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Linz to Hamburg:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Linz to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Linz to Hamburg:
  • 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB Nightjet.
Omio customers who travel from Linz to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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