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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Linz is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 14h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Linz is to train and fly which takes 7h 11m and costs €110 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Linz. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Linz Industriezeile via Lübeck central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Linz. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf via Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

How far is it from Kiel to Linz?

The distance between Kiel and Linz is 1158 km. The road distance is 917.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Linz without a car is to train which takes 12h 12m and costs €180 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 12h 12m to get from Kiel to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Linz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Linz train from?

Kiel to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Linz?

The best way to get from Kiel to Linz is to train which takes 12h 12m and costs €180 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Kiel to Linz bus arrive?

Kiel to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lübeck central train station.

Where does the Kiel to Linz train arrive?

Kiel to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Linz is 917 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Kiel to Linz.

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

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

Book your Kiel to Linz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Linz?

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Kiel to Linz - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 12 ways to get from Kiel to Linz by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to München Hbftrain 25
4. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain 961 / ...
12h 12m
€185–484
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbfnighttrain Nj
14h 23m
€75–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Lübeck central train stationbus 353 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lübeck central train station to Linz Industriezeilebus N160
14h 20m
€76–119
Drive 917.3 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Linzcar 917.3 km
9h 2m
€154–222
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Linzcar
13h 9m
€136–175
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Amstetten Bahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Amstetten Noe to Linz/Donau Hbftrain 79212 / ...
22h 2m
€142–201
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Linz Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane HAM - LNZ
8h 8m
€228–483
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane HAM - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 17m
€113–417
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane HAM - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
7h 11m
€114–378
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAM - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
8h 37m
€155–473
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Graz Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane HAM - GRZ
3. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
9h 37m
€174–512
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BRE - MUC
4. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
9h 26m
€193–584

Kiel to Linz by train

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12h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,158.4 km
Duration: 12h 12m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf via Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf, and Muenchen Hbf in around 12h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Linz Industriezeile via Lübeck central train station in around 14h 20m.

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