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Compare train, coach and flight for Linz to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, while a flight costs an average of £570.
Distance: 364 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£110 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £570 Average Price | £75 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Leipzig:
A coach is £70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Leipzig costing on average £110.
A coach is £530 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Leipzig costing on average £570.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Coach takes on average 8h 36m.
Tickets start at around £110 compared to roughly £75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£35. The journey takes 6h 24m versus 5h 9m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Linz to Leipzig
How to get to Leipzig from Linz by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Leipzig is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus16:559h20Linz, Industriezeile2:15Leipzig, Hbf£291One-way1 change
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus16:559h20Linz, Industriezeile2:15Leipzig, Hbf£291One-way1 change
Fastest
LH152+
LH73416:103h30Linz Airport9:40Leipzig/Halle Airport£2151One-way1 change
Other options
RJX 262+
ICE 1006 · ICE 16519:456h46Linz Hbf16:31Leipzig Hbf£401One-way2 changes
ICE 1006 · ICE 1651+
RJX 262+
IC 5449:307h01Linz Hbf16:31Leipzig Hbf£401One-way3 changes
ICE 210 · ICE 1508+
RJX19950 · DB S5X8:457h12Linz Hbf15:57Leipzig Hbf£401One-way3 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus4:509h00Linz, Industriezeile13:50Leipzig, Hbf£291One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus9:2010h25Linz, Industriezeile19:45Leipzig, Hbf£361One-way1 change
LH158+
LH734517:305h40Linz Airport23:10Leipzig/Halle Airport£2151One-way1 change
LH156+
LH734311:406h30Linz Airport18:10Leipzig/Halle Airport£2421One-way1 change
LH192+
18531 · IC 60408 · S211:4010h59Linz Airport22:39Leipzig Hbf£3631One-way4 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Leipzig:
A coach is £70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Leipzig costing on average £110.
A coach is £530 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Leipzig costing on average £570.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Coach takes on average 8h 36m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, agilis, EuroNight to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by coach.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Leipzig by flight.
- 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
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