The average train between Hamburg and Linz takes 11h 6m and the fastest train takes 9h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Linz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Hamburg and Linz. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Linz at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 11h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 46m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg to Linz? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Linz. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Linz station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
Hamburg to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Linz Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Hamburg to Linz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and 4 other operators.
The distance between Hamburg and Linz is 655.9 km. The road distance is 1,051 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Linz Hauptbahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 24m.