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How to Get from Munich to Linz

Munich to Linz is 202 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 2h 40m by bus. The trip takes 2h 51m by train.

On Routavio you can compare the ways from Munich to Linz by price and travel time (route calculated on 8 November 2026).

  • 7 train departures a day with WESTbahn
  • First train at 05:04, last at 18:27

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Start with the Whole Journey.

We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Linz. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 202 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.

202 km in a straight line

Which Way Suits You?

These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.

Munich to Linz: Cheapest or Fastest?

Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.

Which Date Should You Go?

An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.

Departures from Munich to Linz

FlixBus publishes departures from 02:15 to 23:10.

OperatorDepartures a dayFirstLast
FlixBusbus·02:1523:10
WESTbahntrain705:0418:27
ÖBBtrain···
BlaBlaCarbus···

All departures FlixBus

  • 02:15
  • 03:15
  • 05:00
  • 06:00
  • 07:00
  • 10:30
  • 11:30
  • 12:30
  • 19:10
  • 20:10
  • 21:10
  • 22:10
  • 23:10

All departures WESTbahn

  • 05:04
  • 07:32
  • 09:41
  • 11:30
  • 15:32
  • 17:43
  • 18:27

Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.

Departure and Arrival

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Ticket Prices on This Route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

  • Bus· 2h 40m€14Book
  • Train· 2h 51m€17Book

Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Nov 9.

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Operators Seen on These Journeys

On this route you travel with FlixBus, WESTbahn.

How the Trip from Munich to Linz Works

Routavio built this route from its own route data on 8 November 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Munich central to Linz, about 3h. In total it's roughly €13 over 3h, direct, no transfers.

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Munich to Linz: Common Questions

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

Routavio's route check on 8 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 3h by bus, with no transfer.

When is the first bus from Munich to Linz?

The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:15 and the last at 23:10, from Munich central, according to the published timetable.

Which station does the bus from Munich to Linz leave from?

Munich central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.

When is the first train from Munich to Linz?

The first train with WESTbahn leaves at 05:04 and the last at 18:27, according to the published timetable.

How many train departures a day are there from Munich to Linz?

Routavio's timetable check shows 7 train departures a day with WESTbahn, between 05:04 and 18:27.

How far is Linz from Munich?

About 202 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does Munich to Linz cost?

Our estimate for the route we recommend is around €13. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.

Which operators run Munich to Linz?

According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, WESTbahn.

Can you get from Munich to Linz without flying?

Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 40m.

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

Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

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Sources and Method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.

Operators: FlixBus, WESTbahn

Route calculated: 8 Nov 2026