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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £61, while a flight costs an average of £397.
Distance: 652 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£124 Average Price | £397 Average Price | £61 Average Price Cheapest | £124 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 47m Average total duration 14h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Linz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Linz:
A coach is £63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Linz costing on average £124.
A coach is £336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Linz costing on average £397.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 8m.
Coach takes on average 14h 47m.
Tickets start at around £124 compared to roughly £124 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £1. The journey takes 8h 38m versus 8h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Linz from Aachen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Aachen to Linz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Linz are Vienna, Salzburg, Wels, Steyr and St Pölten. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Linz on Omio.
Vienna is known for its imperial palaces, classical music heritage and enduring coffeehouse culture. Beneath its formal elegance, the city has lively districts, museums and green spaces that make it feel relaxed and easy to explore.
Salzburg is known for Mozart, Baroque architecture and a striking setting between the Salzach and the Alps. Its compact Altstadt feels elegant and atmospheric, with church domes, fortress views and a strong café culture.
Wels is an Upper Austrian city known for its Roman past, trade fairs and attractive old centre. Around the Stadtplatz, arcaded houses, Burg Wels and cafés give it a calm but active character.
Steyr is a historic town in Upper Austria known for its elegant old centre and industrial heritage. Set where the Enns and Steyr rivers meet, it mixes medieval architecture with a long tradition of ironworking and manufacturing.
St Pölten, capital of Lower Austria, combines a Baroque centre with modern civic architecture. One of Austria’s oldest cities, it feels compact, orderly and quietly cultural.
Travel to Linz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aachen to Linz.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Linz:
A coach is £63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Linz costing on average £124.
A coach is £336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Linz costing on average £397.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 8m.
Coach takes on average 14h 47m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Linz as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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