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Trip Summary
You can pick from 49 daily train trips between Linz and Ellwangen. The average train journey from Linz to Ellwangen takes 7 hours and 6 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 4 hours and 26 minutes.
| Distance | 195 mi (314 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 26m |
| Lowest price | £30.92 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Linz to Ellwangen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Linz to Ellwangen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 30 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 7h 18m | £49.82 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 30 | 7h 11m | £54.53 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 20 | 6h 57m | £55.46 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Linz to Ellwangen start from £33, and on average cost . Daily there are 20 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Ellwangen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Linz leaves from /Donau Oed and 5 other stations. And in Ellwangen trains arrive at Schrezheim and one other train station.
From Linz to Ellwangen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 57 minutes. If you are looking to get to Ellwangen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 26 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Linz and Ellwangen is approximately 195 miles, or 314 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 6 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 26 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Linz to Ellwangen tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Linz at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 49 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Ellwangen to Linz.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Linz?
Main departure station: /Donau Ebelsberg
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 6 stops and stations in Linz where you can board the train.
All train stations in Linz:
/Donau Ebelsberg
/Donau Wegscheid
-Pichling
/Donau Oed
/Donau Franckstraße
Central Station
Where is the train station in Ellwangen?
Main arrival station: Schrezheim
Ellwangen receives travelers from Linz at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Ellwangen:
Schrezheim
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