What is the cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Linz?

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Linz is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Erfurt to Linz?

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Linz is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Erfurt and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Erfurt station to Linz. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Linz Industriezeile via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Linz. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf and Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Linz?

The distance between Erfurt and Linz is 513 km. The road distance is 487.6 km.

How do I travel from Erfurt to Linz without a car?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Linz without a car is to train via Passau which takes 6h 30m and costs €100 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Erfurt to Linz?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Erfurt to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Linz bus from?

Erfurt to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Linz train from?

Erfurt to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Train or bus from Erfurt to Linz?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Linz is to train via Passau which takes 6h 30m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Erfurt to Linz bus arrive?

Erfurt to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Erfurt to Linz train arrive?

Erfurt to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Erfurt to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Linz is 488 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Erfurt to Linz.

How do I get a train ticket from Erfurt to Linz?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Erfurt to Linz?

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There are 8 ways to get from Erfurt to Linz by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Passau
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Re
6h 30m
€109–301
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Dresden central stationbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Linz Industriezeilebus N881 / ...
9h 35m
€50–84
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Nuernberg Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 43m
€59–241
Drive 487.6 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Linzcar 487.6 km
5h 9m
€83–119
Train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Fürthtrain Re29
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Nightjet
8h 6m
€82–242
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Linz Airport
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane LEJ - LNZ
7h 8m
€314–854
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Linz Airport
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane FRA - LNZ
6h 54m
€136–271
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 49m
€181–465

Erfurt to Linz by train

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Distance: 512.5 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Erfurt, Germany and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Passau Hbf in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Linz Industriezeile via Dresden central station in around 9h 35m.

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