The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Linz
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$113
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
86
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Linz will cost around $113 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $35.
Of the 86 trains that leave Munich for Linz every day 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RJ 1299 · IC 1243
IC 60406
EC 219 · RJX 167
ICE 117 · RJX 169
EC 113 · RJX 767




Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Munich to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $460.
Distance: 202 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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$71 Average Price | $27 Average Price Cheapest | $995 Average Price |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Munich to Linz train times
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Linz trains for today, Tuesday, 9 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:49 pm Munich Hbf | 2h45 | 7:34 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:59 pm Munich Ost | 2h35 | 7:34 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday, 10 December | |||||
![]() | 6:49 am Munich Hbf | 2h45 | 9:34 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:58 am Munich Ost | 2h36 | 9:34 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S 3+ RB 40 · RB 41+ R 51 | 7:04 am Munich Isartor | 4h06 | 11:10 am Linz Hbf | 4 changes | |
S 3+ EC 111+ RJX 765 | 7:16 am Munich Isartor | 2h59 | 10:15 am Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 111 · RJX 765 | On time 7:16 am Munich Hbf | 2h59 | 10:15 am Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
S 3+ EC 111+ RJ 641 | 7:16 am Munich Isartor | 3h14 | 10:30 am Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 111+ RJX 765 | On time 7:16 am Munich Hbf | 2h59 | 10:15 am Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 111+ RJ 641 | On time 7:16 am Munich Hbf | 3h14 | 10:30 am Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
S 3+ RJX 63 | On time 8:12 am Munich Isartor | 3h03 | 11:15 am Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
S 3+ RJX 63+ IC 643 | 8:12 am Munich Isartor | 3h18 | 11:30 am Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 63+ IC 643 | On time 8:28 am Munich Hbf | 3h02 | 11:30 am Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 63 | On time 8:28 am Munich Hbf | 2h47 | 11:15 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 63 | On time 8:28 am Munich Hbf | 2h47 | 11:15 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:47 am Munich Hbf | 2h47 | 11:34 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:58 am Munich Ost | 2h36 | 11:34 am Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S 2+ EC 217+ RJX 161 | 9:14 am Munich Isartor | 3h01 | 12:15 pm Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
S 2+ EC 217+ IC 645 | 9:14 am Munich Isartor | 3h16 | 12:30 pm Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 217+ IC 645 | On time 9:16 am Munich Hbf | 3h14 | 12:30 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 217 · RJX 161 | On time 9:16 am Munich Hbf | 2h59 | 12:15 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 217+ RJX 161 | On time 9:16 am Munich Hbf | 2h59 | 12:15 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
S 3+ RJX 65 | On time 10:12 am Munich Isartor | 3h03 | 1:15 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
S 3+ RJX 65+ IC 647 | 10:12 am Munich Isartor | 3h18 | 1:30 pm Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 65+ IC 647 | On time 10:27 am Munich Hbf | 3h03 | 1:30 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 65 | On time 10:27 am Munich Hbf | 2h48 | 1:15 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 65 | On time 10:27 am Munich Hbf | 2h48 | 1:15 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S 8 · S 1+ RE 3+ REX 50 | 10:38 am Munich Isartor | 4h32 | 3:10 pm Linz Hbf | 3 changes | |
S 8+ ICE 1004 · ICE 93 | 10:39 am Munich Isartor | 4h47 | 3:26 pm Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:45 am Munich Hbf | 2h49 | 1:34 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1004 · ICE 93 | 10:56 am Munich Hbf | 4h30 | 3:26 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:58 am Munich Ost | 2h36 | 1:34 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S 2+ RB 40 · RB 41+ R 51 | 11:06 am Munich Isartor | 4h04 | 3:10 pm Linz Hbf | 4 changes | |
RB 40 · RB 41+ R 51+ REX 50 | 11:07 am Munich Hbf | 4h03 | 3:10 pm Linz Hbf | 3 changes | |
S 2+ EC 113+ RJX 767 | 11:14 am Munich Isartor | 3h01 | 2:15 pm Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
S 2+ EC 113+ RJ 649 | 11:14 am Munich Isartor | 3h16 | 2:30 pm Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 113+ RJX 767 | On time 11:17 am Munich Hbf | 2h58 | 2:15 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 113+ RJ 649 | On time 11:17 am Munich Hbf | 3h13 | 2:30 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 113 · RJX 767 | On time 11:17 am Munich Hbf | 2h58 | 2:15 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 788+ ag RB17+ ICE 93 | 11:20 am Munich Hbf | 4h06 | 3:26 pm Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
S 8+ ICE 506 · ICE 27 | 11:39 am Munich Isartor | 4h47 | 4:26 pm Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 506 · ICE 27 | 11:54 am Munich Hbf | 4h32 | 4:26 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
S 3+ RB 40 · RB 41+ R 51 | 12:04 pm Munich Isartor | 4h06 | 4:10 pm Linz Hbf | 4 changes | |
RB 40 · RB 41+ R 51 · R 50 | 12:07 pm Munich Hbf | 4h03 | 4:10 pm Linz Hbf | 3 changes | |
S 3+ RJX 67 | On time 12:12 pm Munich Isartor | 3h03 | 3:15 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
S 3+ RJX 67+ RJ 741 | 12:12 pm Munich Isartor | 3h18 | 3:30 pm Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 536+ ag RB17+ ICE 27 | 12:17 pm Munich Hbf | 4h09 | 4:26 pm Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 67+ RJ 741 | On time 12:28 pm Munich Hbf | 3h02 | 3:30 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 67 | On time 12:28 pm Munich Hbf | 2h47 | 3:15 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 67 | On time 12:28 pm Munich Hbf | 2h47 | 3:15 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S 2+ ICE 115+ RJX 165 | 1:14 pm Munich Isartor | 3h01 | 4:15 pm Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
S 2+ ICE 115+ IC 743 | 1:14 pm Munich Isartor | 3h16 | 4:30 pm Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 115+ RJX 165 | On time 1:17 pm Munich Hbf | 2h58 | 4:15 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 115+ IC 743 | On time 1:17 pm Munich Hbf | 3h13 | 4:30 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 115 · RJX 165 | On time 1:17 pm Munich Hbf | 2h58 | 4:15 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
S 3+ RB 40+ R 51+ REX 50 | 1:24 pm Munich Isartor | 3h46 | 5:10 pm Linz Hbf | 3 changes | |
RB 40+ R 51+ REX 50 | 1:25 pm Munich Hbf | 3h45 | 5:10 pm Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
S 3+ RJX 69 | On time 2:12 pm Munich Isartor | 3h03 | 5:15 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
S 3+ RJX 69+ IC 745 | 2:12 pm Munich Isartor | 3h18 | 5:30 pm Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
S 4+ RE 4+ R 51 | 2:22 pm Munich Isartor | 3h48 | 6:10 pm Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 69 | On time 2:28 pm Munich Hbf | 2h47 | 5:15 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 69+ IC 745 | On time 2:28 pm Munich Hbf | 3h02 | 5:30 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 69 | On time 2:28 pm Munich Hbf | 2h47 | 5:15 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S 3+ ICE 1002 · ICE 95 | 2:41 pm Munich Isartor | 4h45 | 7:26 pm Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
![]() | 2:48 pm Munich Hbf | 2h46 | 5:34 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1002 · ICE 95 | 2:56 pm Munich Hbf | 4h30 | 7:26 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
![]() | 2:58 pm Munich Ost | 2h36 | 5:34 pm Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S 8+ Bus RE25 · RB 33+ ICE 95 | 2:58 pm Munich Isartor | 4h28 | 7:26 pm Linz Hbf | 3 changes | |
S 2+ EC 219+ RJ 747 | 3:14 pm Munich Isartor | 3h16 | 6:30 pm Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
S 2+ EC 219+ RJX 167 | 3:14 pm Munich Isartor | 3h01 | 6:15 pm Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 219+ RJX 167 | On time 3:17 pm Munich Hbf | 2h58 | 6:15 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 219+ RJ 747 | On time 3:17 pm Munich Hbf | 3h13 | 6:30 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 219 · RJX 167 | On time 3:17 pm Munich Hbf | 2h58 | 6:15 pm Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
RE 4 · RB 41+ R 51 · R 50 | 3:27 pm Munich Hbf | 3h59 | 7:26 pm Linz Hbf | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich to Linz
Trains from Munich to Linz run on average 44 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 but you can travel from only $18 by coach.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 202 km |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Trains per day 44 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug from Munich to Linz trainsDeutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug trains will get you between Munich and Linz from $18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Westbahn
ÖBB
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | S-Bahn
ÖBB | Regionalzug
FAQs: Munich to Linz train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich to Linz by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Linz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Munich Hbf, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Linz Hbf, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Munich and Linz
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Burger King
- Tassilogarten
- Mitani
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Mk Hotel
- Hotel Pension Christl
- Augustiner Bräustuben
- Lenz
- Das Bad
- Subway
- Theresienhöhe
- Hotel Schweiz
- Hotel Uhland
- Germania
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Bahnhofplatz.
- Restaurant Josef Linz
- Das Anton
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Schillerpark
- Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark
- Park Inn by Radisson Linz
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 9-12
- Tram: Lines 1, 2, 3, 4
- Bus: Several lines available
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