Rome2Rio

How to get fromHeraklion to Linzby plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, car, or ferry

Find Transport to Linz

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Heraklion to Linz by plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, car, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Vienna International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane HER - VIE
    2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz/Donau Hbftrain train
    6h 46m
    €108–271

  2. Bus and ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Szegedbus bus
    3. Take the train from Szeged to Zuglotrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Linz/Donau Hbftrain train Rjx
    36h 8m
    €209–307

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Piraeus to Linzcar car
    28h 2m
    €467–779

  4. Fly to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane HER - MUC
    2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    9h 36m
    €122–362

  5. Bus and ferry, bus via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lipjan to Linz Hbfbus bus
    37h 25m

  6. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus bus
    3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Linz/Donau Hbftrain train Rjx
    38h 1m
    €271–523

  7. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeusferry ferry Abs / ...
    2. Take the bus from Athens to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bratislava Central Bus Station to Vienna Main train stationbus bus 806
    4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    43h 28m
    €190–351

  8. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Gostivarbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gostivar to Linzbus bus
    2d 2h

Heraklion to Linz by ferry, foot, bus, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration43h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€190Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Heraklion to Linz.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,793.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Heraklion, Greece and Linz, Austria?

There is no direct connection from Heraklion to Linz. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Irakleion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE), walk to Flughafen Wien, then take the train to Linz/Donau Hbf. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Heraklion to Linz/Donau Hbf via Thessaloniki, Thessaloníki, Szeged, Szeged, Szechenyi ter, Szeged, Bem utca, Szeged, Zuglo, Zugló vasútállomás, Kelenföld vasútállomás M, and Budapest-Kelenfoeld in around 36h 8m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Austria

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides