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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Linz is to train which costs €45 - €110 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Linz is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nuremberg Central Bus Station station and arriving at Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Linz Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Linz?

The distance between Nuremberg and Linz is 441 km. The road distance is 298 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Linz without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €45 - €110.

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

The train from Nürnberg Hbf to Linz Hbf takes 4h 58m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Linz bus from?

Nuremberg to Linz bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Linz train from?

Nuremberg to Linz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Nuremberg to Linz?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Linz is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Passau, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Linz bus arrive?

Nuremberg to Linz bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Passau Hbf station.

Where does the Nuremberg to Linz train arrive?

Nuremberg to Linz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Linz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Linz is 298 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Nuremberg to Linz.

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

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Nuremberg to Linz - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Nuremberg to Linz by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Linz Hbftrain Nightjet
4h 58m
€45–110
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Nuernberg Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 58m
€30–100
Bus via Passau
1. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbfbus Exb
2. Take the bus from Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer to Linz/Donau Obere Donauländebus 670
5h 52m
€76–113
Drive 298 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Linzcar 298 km
2h 59m
€49–71
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain 961 / ...
5h 17m
€81–212
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Regensburg Hbfbus
2. Take the bus from Regensburg Hbf to Plattlingbus
3. Take the bus from Plattling to Passau Hbfbus Re3 / ...
4. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Re
6h 2m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg Central Bus Station to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stopbus Arda-Tur
6h 15m
€59

Nuremberg to Linz by train

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Distance: 441.1 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Linz Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände via Passau Hbf and Passau ZOB Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer in around 5h 52m.

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