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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Linz is to train and night train which costs €60 - €160 and takes 15h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Linz is to train and fly which takes 7h and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Linz. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt and Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Ghent to Linz?

The distance between Ghent and Linz is 1117 km. The road distance is 958.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Linz without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 11h 55m and costs €170 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Ghent to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Linz bus from?

Ghent to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Linz train from?

Ghent to Linz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Linz?

The best way to get from Ghent to Linz is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 11h 55m and costs €170 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 17h 42m.

Where does the Ghent to Linz bus arrive?

Ghent to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Ghent to Linz train arrive?

Ghent to Linz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Linz is 959 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Ghent to Linz.

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

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Ghent to Linz - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Linz. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Passau Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.

There are 10 ways to get from Ghent to Linz by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
4. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain 961 / ...
11h 55m
€174–399
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Linz/Donau Hbfnighttrain Nj
15h 8m
€64–159
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Passau central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Passau Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer to Linz/Donau Obere Donauländebus 670
17h 42m
€98–152
Drive 958.8 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Linzcar 958.8 km
8h 35m
€162–233
Train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Linz Hbftrain Nj / ...
15h 9m
€201–316
Train, fly to Linz Airport
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane BRU - LNZ
7h 56m
€158–465
Train, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BRU - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
7h
€109–320
Train, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BRU - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 41m
€158–419
Train, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BRU - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
9h 10m
€173–375
Train, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BRU - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
10h 16m
€117–354

Ghent to Linz by train

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Distance: 1,116.7 km
Duration: 11h 55m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Linz/Donau Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Passau Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer in around 17h 42m.

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