Munich to Linz by train

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  • First train
    06:11
  • Last train
    23:35
  • Avg changes
    0
  • Fastest journey
    2hr 38m
  • Distance
    203 kilometres
  • Trains per day
    36
  • Avg. journey time
    3hr 1m
  • Train operators

Travelling from Munich to Linz by train

Fast trains from Munich to Linz take around 2 hours and 38 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 203 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Munich and Linz.

1. Are there direct trains from Munich to Linz?

Direct trains from Munich to Linz have been found.

We usually find around 38 direct trains on the route from Munich to Linz every weekday.

There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 35 departures.

2. How long is the train journey from Munich to Linz?

The Munich to Linz train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 38 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.

3. What are the Munich to Linz train times and schedule?

On weekdays the earliest direct train to Linz is usually scheduled to depart Munich around 06:11 and the last train is around 23:35. This is the same at the weekend.

When to book Munich to Linz train tickets?

Trains for this journey usually open for booking around 6 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Munich to Linz by train.

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Which train companies operate between Munich and Linz?

More than one train company operates on the route from Munich to Linz, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:

  • Euro Night
  • EuroNight
  • Eurocity (EC)
  • Railjet
  • Railjet Express
  • Railjet Xpress

You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.