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How to get fromFrankfurt to Linzby train, bus, night train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Frankfurt to Linz by train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Train via Munich

    best
    1. Take the train from Neustadt to Nürnberg Hbftrain train S6
    2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain train 961 / ...
    7h 7m
    €90–247

  2. Train, night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Neustadt to Nürnberg Hbftrain train S6 / ...
    2. Take the nighttrain from Nuernberg Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    7h 38m
    €40–117

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Neustadt to Nürnberg Hbftrain train S6
    2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbfbus bus Exb
    3. Take the bus from Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer to Linz/Donau Obere Donauländebus bus 670
    8h 32m
    €78–127

  4. Drive 351.4 km

    1. Drive from Frankfurt to Linzcar car 351.4 km
    3h 34m
    €57–82

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Neustadt to Nürnberg Hbftrain train S6 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain train Nightjet
    7h 38m
    €55–117

Frankfurt to Linz by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 503.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Frankfurt, Bavaria, Germany and Linz, Austria?

You can take a bus from Frankfurt to Linz/Donau Hbf via Neustadt, Neustadt, Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf in around 7h 7m.

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