What is the cheapest way to get from Linz to Chiemsee (Lake)?

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Chiemsee (Lake) is to bus and line 3 bus and train which costs €24 - €55 and takes 4h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Linz to Chiemsee (Lake)?

The fastest way to get from Linz to Chiemsee (Lake) is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Chiemsee (Lake)?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Chiemsee (Lake). However, there are services departing from Linz Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Prien, Hafen via Prien am Chiemsee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Linz to Chiemsee (Lake)?

The distance between Linz and Chiemsee (Lake) is 177 km. The road distance is 191.3 km.

How do I travel from Linz to Chiemsee (Lake) without a car?

The best way to get from Linz to Chiemsee (Lake) without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 51m and costs €25 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Linz to Chiemsee (Lake)?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Linz to Chiemsee (Lake), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Chiemsee (Lake) train from?

Linz to Chiemsee (Lake) train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Linz Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Linz to Chiemsee (Lake) train arrive?

Linz to Chiemsee (Lake) train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Prien am Chiemsee station.

Can I drive from Linz to Chiemsee (Lake)?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Chiemsee (Lake) is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Linz to Chiemsee (Lake).

Where can I stay near Chiemsee (Lake)?

There are 2242+ hotels available in Chiemsee (Lake).

Linz to Chiemsee (Lake) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 3 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Linz to Chiemsee (Lake) by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Traunsteintrain 62 / ...
3. Take the bus from Traunstein to Seebruck Hotel Postbus
2h 51m
€25–102
Bus, line 3 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Salzburg Southbus 861 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R to Salzburg Hauptbahnhofbus 3
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Traunsteintrain 62 / ...
4. Take the bus from Traunstein to Seebruck Hotel Postbus
4h 4m
€24–51
Drive 191.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Schloß Herrenchiemseecar 191.3 km
2h 7m
€32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hauptbahnhof to Prien am Chiemseetrain Drf
3h
€35–60

Linz to Chiemsee (Lake) by train and bus

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.6 km
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Chiemsee (Lake), Germany?

WESTbahn Gmbh operates a train from Linz Hauptbahnhof to Prien am Chiemsee 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 1h 52m.

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