What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Linz?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Linz is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 9h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Linz?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Linz is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs €140 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt am Main station to Linz. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt central train station and arriving at Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände via Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Linz. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Linz?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Linz is 665 km. The road distance is 515.5 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Linz without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Linz without a car is to train via Munich which takes 7h 17m and costs €120 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Linz?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Linz bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Linz train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Frankfurt am Main to Linz?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Linz is to train via Munich which takes 7h 17m and costs €120 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 9h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €300 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Linz bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Passau central train station.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Linz train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Linz is 515 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Linz.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Linz?

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There are 9 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Linz by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain 961 / ...
7h 17m
€122–398
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the night train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 46m
€58–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Passau central train stationbus N61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer to Linz/Donau Obere Donauländebus 670
9h 2m
€63–101
Drive 515.5 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Linzcar 515.5 km
4h 42m
€84–122
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain Re54
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Nightjet
9h 22m
€91–183
Fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
4h 28m
€149–349
Fly to Linz Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane FRA - LNZ
4h 38m
€93–300
Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
5h 31m
€92–195
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
6h 38m
€121–309

Frankfurt am Main to Linz by train

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7h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 664.8 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Frankfurt to Linz/Donau Hbf via München Hbf and Muenchen Hbf in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände via Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer in around 9h 2m.

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