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Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz
Major contemporary art museum on the Danube, known for modern Austrian and international works and its striking illuminated riverside facade.
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$123
Fastest journey
8 h 20 m
Average duration
9 h 12 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
473 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Linz will cost around $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
Of the 10 buses that leave Berlin for Linz on Fri, Jul 10, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct buses cover the 473 km distance in an average of 9 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 20 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 the slowest buses will take 10 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 8h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 293 miles (473 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 21m Average total duration Fastest 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Linz:
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Linz costing on average $147 (€121).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 51m.
Train takes on average 9h 0m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $142 (€117) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $89 (€73). The journey takes 8h 51m versus 6h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Linz buses for tomorrow, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 9h25 | 6:25 PM Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 9h10 | 6:25 PM Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h45 | 10:45 PM Linz, Industriezeile | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h30 | 10:45 PM Linz, Industriezeile | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 10h50 | 1:40 AM Linz, Industriezeile | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 10h25 | 1:40 AM Linz, Industriezeile | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 8h40 | 1:40 AM Linz, Industriezeile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 8h20 | 1:40 AM Linz, Industriezeile | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 12h00 | 10:40 AM Linz, Industriezeile | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h20 | 10:40 AM Linz, Industriezeile | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Berlin to Linz run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 293 miles (473 km) distance in 8h 40m.
Distance 293 miles (473 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 40m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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