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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 prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $540.
Distance: 226 miles (364 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$116 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $540 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 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 $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Leipzig costing on average $116 (€95).
A bus is $494 (€405) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Leipzig costing on average $540 (€442).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM9h00Linz, Industriezeile1:50 PMLeipzig, Hbf$411One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM9h00Linz, Industriezeile1:50 PMLeipzig, Hbf$411One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH7341+
LH1525:50 AM3h40Linz Airport9:30 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5721One-way1 transfer
Other options
EC 1216+
ICE 1506+
DB S5X10:34 AM7h23Linz Hbf5:57 PMLeipzig Hbf$661One-way2 transfers
EC 1218+
ICE 1508+
DB S5X8:34 AM7h23Linz Hbf3:57 PMLeipzig Hbf$941One-way2 transfers
EC 1218+
ICE 506 · ICE 16518:34 AM7h57Linz Hbf4:31 PMLeipzig Hbf$941One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM10h35Linz, Industriezeile1:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf$411One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM9h20Linz, Industriezeile2:15 AMLeipzig, Hbf$421One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM9h35Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)11:50 PMLeipzig, Hbf$421One-way1 transfer
LH192+
21922 · ICE 937+
LH734311:40 AM8h42Linz Airport8:22 PMLeipzig Hbf$5971One-way3 transfers
LH156+
LH734311:40 AM6h15Linz Airport5:55 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$8801One-way1 transfer
LH180+
21922 · ICE 937+
LH73415:50 AM14h32Linz Airport8:22 PMLeipzig Hbf$9171One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Leipzig:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Leipzig costing on average $116 (€95).
A bus is $494 (€405) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Leipzig costing on average $540 (€442).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leipzig by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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