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Compare train, bus, and flight for Linz to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a flight costs an average of $550.
Distance: 226 miles (364 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$80 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $550 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg 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 Leipzig:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Leipzig costing on average $80.
A bus is $888 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Leipzig costing on average $932.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
Tickets start at around $80 compared to roughly $103 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22. The journey takes 5h 51m versus 5h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Linz to Leipzig
How to get from Linz to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:05 PM7h35Linz, Industriezeile6:40 AMLeipzig, Hbf$381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:05 PM7h35Linz, Industriezeile6:40 AMLeipzig, Hbf$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH158+
LH73455:30 PM5h45Linz Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5061One-way1 transfer
Other options
- RJX 19938 · EC 212 · ICE 1600 · S356:45 AM6h57Linz Hbf1:42 PMLeipzig Hbf$1601One-way3 transfers
- RJX 260 · ICE 1008 · ICE 15597:45 AM6h46Linz Hbf2:31 PMLeipzig Hbf$1711One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM10h35Linz, Industriezeile1:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf$591One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM8h25Linz, Industriezeile1:15 PMLeipzig, Hbf$721One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM10h15Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)6:15 PMLeipzig, Hbf$781One-way1 transfer
- LH158+LH734311:40 AM11h35Linz Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5061One-way1 transfer
- LH156+LH734311:40 AM6h20Linz Airport6:00 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$11941One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Leipzig:
A bus is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Leipzig costing on average $170.
A bus is $863 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Leipzig costing on average $932.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Leipzig by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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