The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart to Linz
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
380 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Linz will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Of the 43 trains that leave Stuttgart for Linz every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 380 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 10 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.
ICE 1011+
RJ 215 · RJ 84517:475h43Stuttgart Hbf23:30Linz Hbf£321One-way2 changes
ICE 693+
RB54 · RE5 · RJX 66921:2010h55Stuttgart Hbf8:15Linz Hbf£321One-way3 changes
ICE 119+
RJX 16512:005h15Stuttgart Hbf17:15Linz Hbf£321One-way1 change
ICE 569+
RJ 1299+
IC 84316:515h39Stuttgart Hbf22:30Linz Hbf£321One-way2 changes
IC 406+
ICE 109515:595h44Stuttgart Hbf21:43Linz Hbf£321One-way1 change
ICE 591+
RJX 659:204h55Stuttgart Hbf14:15Linz Hbf£1361One-way1 change
RJX 67+
ICE 59311:204h55Stuttgart Hbf16:15Linz Hbf£1351One-way1 change
RJX 69+
ICE 59513:204h55Stuttgart Hbf18:15Linz Hbf£1351One-way1 change
RJX 261+
ICE 59715:204h55Stuttgart Hbf20:15Linz Hbf£961One-way1 change
ICE 591+
RJX 65+
IC 6479:205h10Stuttgart Hbf14:30Linz Hbf£1361One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Stuttgart to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £492.
Distance: 380 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£74 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £492 Average Price |
6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg 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
Stuttgart to Linz train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Linz trains for tomorrow, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
963 | 7:12 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h22 | 12:34 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2065+ ICE 1221 | 8:08 Stuttgart Hbf | 6h18 | 14:26 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 267 · RJX 65 | On time 8:51 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h24 | 14:15 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 591+ RJX 65 | On time 9:20 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h55 | 14:15 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 591+ RJX 65+ IC 647 | 9:20 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h10 | 14:30 Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 117 · RJX 767 | On time 9:58 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h17 | 15:15 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 117+ IC 649 | On time 9:58 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h32 | 15:30 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 117+ RJX 767 | On time 9:58 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h17 | 15:15 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 563 · RJX 67 | On time 10:51 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h24 | 16:15 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 563 · RJX 67 | On time 10:53 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h22 | 16:15 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 593+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | 11:20 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h10 | 16:30 Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 593+ RJX 67 | On time 11:20 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h55 | 16:15 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 915+ 79023+ RJX 165 | On time 11:47 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h28 | 17:15 Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 119 · RJX 165 | On time 11:58 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h17 | 17:15 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 119+ IC 743 | On time 12:00 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h30 | 17:30 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 119 · IC 743 | On time 12:00 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h30 | 17:30 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 119+ RJX 165 | On time 12:00 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h15 | 17:15 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2069+ ICE 1225 | 12:08 Stuttgart Hbf | 6h18 | 18:26 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 565 · RJX 69 | On time 12:51 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h24 | 18:15 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 595+ RJX 69+ IC 745 | 13:20 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h10 | 18:30 Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 595+ RJX 69 | On time 13:20 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h55 | 18:15 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 211 · RJX 167 | On time 13:58 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h17 | 19:15 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 211+ IC 747 | On time 13:58 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h32 | 19:30 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 211+ RJX 567 | On time 13:58 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h17 | 19:15 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 567 · RJX 261 | On time 14:51 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h24 | 20:15 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
969 | 15:12 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h22 | 20:34 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 597+ RJX 261 | On time 15:20 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h55 | 20:15 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 597+ RJX 261+ IC 749 | 15:20 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h10 | 20:30 Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 919 · EC 213 · RJX 169 | On time 15:43 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h32 | 21:15 Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 919+ EC 213+ IC 841 | On time 15:43 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h47 | 21:30 Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 919+ EC 213+ RJX 169 | On time 15:43 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h32 | 21:15 Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1095 · IC 406 | Delayed 15:59 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h44 | 19:44 19:44Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1095+ IC 406 | Delayed 15:59 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h44 | 19:44 19:44Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2163 · ICE 1229 | On time 16:09 Stuttgart Hbf | 6h17 | 22:26 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2163+ ICE 1229 | On time 16:09 Stuttgart Hbf | 6h17 | 22:26 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 519+ 79039+ RJX 663 | On time 16:17 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h58 | 22:15 Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 519+ RE5 · RJX 663 | On time 16:17 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h58 | 22:15 Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 569 · RJ 1299 · IC 843 | On time 16:51 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h39 | 22:30 Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 569+ RJ 1299+ IC 843 | On time 16:51 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h39 | 22:30 Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1011+ RJ 215 · RJ 845 | 17:47 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h43 | 23:30 Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
EN 50237 | 20:29 Stuttgart Hbf | 8h35 | 5:04 Linz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 237 · NJ 447 | 20:29 Stuttgart Hbf | 8h14 | 4:43 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 693+ RB54 · RE5 · RJX 669 | 21:20 Stuttgart Hbf | 10h55 | 8:15 Linz Hbf | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart to Linz
Trains from Stuttgart to Linz run on average 15 times per day, taking around 6h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:32, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 380 km distance in 4h 59m.
Distance 380 km |
Average train duration 6h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 59m |
First train 0:32 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, EuroNight, Westbahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet from Stuttgart to Linz trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, EuroNight, Westbahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet trains will get you between Stuttgart and Linz from £22. 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.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB
Westbahn
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Nightjet
EuroNight
ÖBB | S-Bahn
FAQs: Stuttgart to Linz train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart and Linz
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the north entrance.
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- Kamps Backstube
- Le Crobag
- Dunkin' Donuts
- min min
- Starbucks
- Yorma's
- Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart
- Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf
- Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- Located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Arnulf-Klett-Platz.
- Restaurant Amici
- Block House Stuttgart
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin
- Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof
- Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-16 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 101-116
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6
- U-Bahn: Lines U5, U6, U7, U12, U15
- Bus: Several lines available
- Monday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Tuesday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Wednesday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Thursday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Friday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Saturday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00
- 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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