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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 14m. 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 $44, while a flight costs an average of $627.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$99 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $627 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 12m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Stuttgart to Linz
Compare the available ways to get from Stuttgart to Linz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Linz:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Linz costing on average $99.
A bus is $583 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Linz costing on average $627.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 6h 56m.
Tickets start at around $99 compared to roughly $93 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$5. The journey takes 5h 14m versus 5h 12m 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 Stuttgart to Linz
How to get from Stuttgart to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:30 PM 6h40 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe 2:10 AM Linz, Industriezeile $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:30 PM 6h40 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe 2:10 AM Linz, Industriezeile $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
EW2756+
RJX199702:10 PM 4h33 Stuttgart Airport 6:43 PM Linz Hbf $329 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
ICE 913 · ICE 12159:46 AM 5h40 Stuttgart Hbf 3:26 PM Linz Hbf $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 12158:36 AM 6h50 Stuttgart Hbf 3:26 PM Linz Hbf $73 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 117 · IC 6499:58 AM 5h32 Stuttgart Hbf 3:30 PM Linz Hbf $75 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM 7h40 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe 7:30 AM Linz, Industriezeile $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM 7h10 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe 7:30 AM Linz, Industriezeile $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM 8h04 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe 11:49 PM Linz, Industriezeile $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
EW2754+
IC 6467:35 AM 7h53 Stuttgart Airport 3:28 PM Linz Hbf $207 1 One-way 1 transfer
EW2754+
IC 6407:35 AM 4h53 Stuttgart Airport 12:28 PM Linz Hbf $219 1 One-way 1 transfer
EW2754+
RJX199767:35 AM 5h08 Stuttgart Airport 12:43 PM Linz Hbf $219 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Linz:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Linz costing on average $99.
A bus is $583 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Linz costing on average $627.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 6h 56m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Linz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket to go to Linz by bus.
- Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Linz by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket.
- 2 direct trains per day with Westbahn, EuroNight.
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