How to travel from Munich to Linz

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Munich to Linz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $21.

Distance: 125 miles (202 km)

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$27

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4h 5m

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3h 35m

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from Munich to Linz

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM4h05
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
11:05AMLinz, Industriezeile
$321One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
12:30PM3h45
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
04:15PMLinz, Industriezeile
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Westbahn965
11:58AM2h36
Munich Ost
02:34PMLinz Hbf
$971One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnRJX 63
09:28AM2h47
Munich Hbf
12:15PMLinz Hbf
$961One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 115 · RJX 161
10:16AM2h59
Munich Hbf
01:15PMLinz Hbf
$941One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnRJ 113 · RJX 765
08:15AM3h00
Munich Hbf
11:15AMLinz Hbf
$961One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:10PM3h39
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
11:49PMLinz, Industriezeile
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:35AM3h25
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
08:00AMLinz, Industriezeile
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:15PM3h15
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
02:30AMLinz, Industriezeile
$291One-way
0 transfers
Air DolomitiOS188+ÖBB | InterCityIC 1244+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 259
07:15PM5h22
Munich Airport
12:37AMLinz Hbf
$5051One-way
2 transfers
Air DolomitiOS188+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 820
07:15PM6h42
Munich Airport
01:57AMLinz Hbf
$5121One-way
1 transfer
Air DolomitiOS188+ÖBBRJX 768
07:15PM4h28
Munich Airport
11:43PMLinz Hbf
$5261One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Munich to Linz

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Munich to Linz, 85,29% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Munich to Linz and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Linz

Travel to Linz 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 Munich to Linz.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Linz including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Linz is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Linz costing on average $21 (€17).

A bus is $580 (€471) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Linz costing on average $598 (€486).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Linz is by train with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 15m.

Flight takes on average 4h 15m.

The distance from Munich to Linz is approximately 125 miles (202 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Linz is:
  • Around 33 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Linz as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Linz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Linz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus, Euroticket, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Linz by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, EuroNight, Bayerische Regiobahn, Transdev GmbH, Meridian, BOB & BRB to go to Linz by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Linz with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
  • 13 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet, EuroNight.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Linz often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Salzburg, Budapest, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Linz and these popular destinations at a great price.

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