Stuttgart → Linz

2 a dayfastest 5h22WESTbahnIntercity

Direct trains · no change

07:12 → 12:40
WESTbahn 963 Intercity
Stuttgart Hbf → Linz Hbf (AT) · via Munich, Salzburg, Wels
5h2812 stops
Runs: Only Sun 11 Oct, Mon 12 Oct, Tue 13 Oct, Sun 18 Oct, Mon 19 Oct…open data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersWESTbahn ↗
07:12 → 12:34
WESTbahn 963 Intercity
Stuttgart Hbf → Linz Hbf (AT) · via Munich, Salzburg, Wels
5h2212 stops
Runs: Wed–Sat (some weeks)WESTbahn ↗
15:12 → 20:34
WESTbahn 969 Intercity
Stuttgart Hbf → Linz Hbf (AT) · via Munich, Salzburg, Wels
5h2212 stops
Runs: Wed–Sat (some weeks)WESTbahn ↗
15:12 → 20:40
WESTbahn 969 Intercity
Stuttgart Hbf → Linz Hbf (AT) · via Munich, Salzburg, Wels
5h2812 stops
Runs: Only Sun 11 Oct, Mon 12 Oct, Tue 13 Oct, Sun 18 Oct, Mon 19 Oct…open data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersWESTbahn ↗

Local times at each station. From official open timetable data (de_delfi, de_rv) for 28 Sep – 25 Oct 2026; timetables change, so check with the operator before you travel. How we build this.

Door to door vs flying

The train wins by 1h12

Train · fastest direct5h35

To Stuttgart Hbf3 min
Before departure10 min
WESTbahn 9635h22

Plane · nonstop STR–VIE6h47

To Stuttgart (STR)27 min
Check-in & security1h30
Flight STR–VIE1h25
Landing to exit20 min
From VIE3h05

From city centre to city centre unless you pick otherwise. Getting to stations and airports: typical public-transport times (estimates). Airport: check-in & security 1h30 before, 20 min to get out after landing. Flight time is typical for the distance. Nonstop airlines: Austrian Airlines, Eurowings.