The average train between Hamburg and Linz takes 16h 19m and the fastest train takes 16h 9m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week 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 3 times a week between Hamburg and Linz. The earliest departure is at 5:29 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 6:29 PM which arrives into Linz at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 16h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Linz. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf station and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station, Nürnberg Hbf station and Passau Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.
Hamburg to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Linz train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
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The distance between Hamburg and Linz is 655.9 km. The road distance is 831 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Nürnberg Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Passau Hbf in around 10h 33m.