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Trip Summary
You can pick from 38 daily train trips between Salzkotten and Linz. The average train journey from Salzkotten to Linz takes 9 hours and 38 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 6 hours and 51 minutes.
| Distance | 343 mi (552 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 51m |
| Lowest price | £43.29 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Salzkotten to Linz?
There are 3 train lines with service from Salzkotten to Linz. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 24 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 11h 9m | £38.70 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 24 | 9h 25m | £44.40 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 13 | 10h 8m | £40.62 |
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 Salzkotten to Linz start from £39, and on average cost . Daily there are 13 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Linz. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Salzkotten leaves from Scharmede . And in Linz trains arrive at Central Station and 5 other train stations.
From Salzkotten to Linz train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 10 hours and 8 minutes. If you are looking to get to Linz faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 51 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Salzkotten and Linz is approximately 343 miles, or 552 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 38 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 51 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 Salzkotten to Linz 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 Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Salzkotten at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 38 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 Linz to Salzkotten.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Salzkotten?
Main departure station: Scharmede
There is one train station in Salzkotten.
All train stations in Salzkotten:
Scharmede
Where is the train station in Linz?
Main arrival station: /Donau Wegscheid
There are more train stations and stops in Linz than most cities. Most trains from Salzkotten will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Linz:
Train stations in Linz:
/Donau Wegscheid
-Pichling
/Donau Ebelsberg
Central Station
/Donau Franckstraße
/Donau Oed
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