The average train between Heilbronn and Linz takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Heilbronn 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 3 hours between Heilbronn and Linz. The earliest departure is at 1:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Linz at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 45m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn to Linz. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn station and arriving at Linz station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
Heilbronn to Linz train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.
Heilbronn to Linz train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Linz Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Heilbronn to Linz train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 6 other operators.
The distance between Heilbronn and Linz is 382.9 km. The road distance is 559 km.
You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hauptbahnhof via Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 51m.