The cheapest and fastest trains from Passau to Linz
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Passau to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Passau to Linz will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 8 trains that leave Passau for Linz every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 68 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.
REX 50
R 50
ICE 21
R 50 · R 51
R 50 · R 51
ICE 21
ICE 1221
REX 50
REX 50
R 50Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Passau to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Passau to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 68 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£23 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Passau to Linz train times
The table below shows live departures for Passau to Linz trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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R 50 | 07:40 Passau Hbf | 1h30 | 09:10 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
R 50 · R 51 | 08:36 Passau Hbf | 1h34 | 10:10 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 21 | 09:29 Passau Hbf | 0h57 | 10:26 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
REX 50 | 09:48 Passau Hbf | 1h22 | 11:10 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
R 50 | 10:40 Passau Hbf | 1h30 | 12:10 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Passau to Linz by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Passau to Linz
Trains from Passau to Linz run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 68 km distance in 57m.
Distance 68 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 04:11 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB Nightjet, Österreichische Bundesbahnen from Passau to Linz trainsÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB Nightjet, Österreichische Bundesbahnen trains will get you between Passau and Linz from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | REX
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | Regionalzug
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
FAQs: Passau to Linz train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Passau 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Passau and Linz
- Monday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 13:30
- Ava Restaurant & Cocktailbar
- Gastronomie Innsteg
- Café Kowalski
- Lecorner
- IBB Hotel Passau
- Hotel Atrium
- Hotel Herdegen Garni
- Hotel König
- 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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