The average train between Karlovy Vary and Linz takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. There is at least one train per day from Karlovy Vary 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 once daily between Karlovy Vary and Linz. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlovy Vary is at 4:22 PM which arrives into Linz at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 34m • 2 changes


7h 44m • 2 changes


7h 44m • 2 changes


8h 2m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Karlovy Vary to Linz. However, there are services departing from Karlovy Vary station and arriving at Linz station via Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Karlovy Vary to Linz train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Karlovy Vary station.
Karlovy Vary to Linz train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Book your Karlovy Vary to Linz train tickets online with České dráhy (ČD) and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Karlovy Vary and Linz is 237.5 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Karlovy Vary to Linz Hbf via Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi and Ceske Budejovice in around 7h 23m.