How to travel from Lech to Linz, Austria

The distance between Lech and Linz is around 429km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lech to Linz by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Friedrichshafen Stadt, Fly

Take the train to Friedrichshafen Stadt then fly from Friedrichshafen (FDH) to Linz (LNZ).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €580($580)
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Train

Take the train to Linz Hbf.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Drive

Drive to Linz.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance429km (267 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lech and Linz

There are several options for getting from Lech to Linz by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Lech and Linz is around 429km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 333km (207 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Lech and Linz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lech to Linz is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Lech and Linz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lech and Linz. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lech to Linz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Langen Am Arlberg Bahnhof. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Railjet run train services between Lech and Linz. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lech and Linz. We recommend that you drive to Linz. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lech to Linz. We recommend that you take the train to Innsbruck Hbf then fly from Innsbruck (INN) to Vienna (VIE) then take the train to Linz Hbf. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Linz is Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Linz. Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) and Graz Airport (GRZ) (GRZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lech and Linz. The distance is around 429km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lech to Linz is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lech and Linz

Transport options from Lech to Linz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Friedrichshafen Stadt, Fly + 1 similar
4h 35m
€580($580)
twice daily876km (544 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€385($385)
every 3 hours734km (456 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€80($80)
every 4 hours440km (273 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€50($50)
on demand429km (267 miles)

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Airports near Linz

The following major airports near Linz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.

LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Linz
SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Linz
GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
169km (105 miles) from Linz