- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
8 h 9 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
366 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Linz to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linz to Budapest will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 5 buses that leave Linz for Budapest on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 366 km distance in an average of 8 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 13 h 35 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 Linz to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $476.
Distance: 227 miles (366 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $476 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Linz to Budapest:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Budapest costing on average $113 (€92).
A bus is $434 (€355) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Budapest costing on average $476 (€390).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
Flight takes on average 6h 20m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $119 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $76 (€62). The journey takes 5h 11m versus 4h 11m 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 5h36 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
The table below shows live departures for Linz to Budapest buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:59 PM Linz, Industriezeile | 5h36 | 5:35 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Linz, Industriezeile | 5h05 | 7:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Linz, Industriezeile | 11h05 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Linz, Industriezeile | 13h35 | 12:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Linz, Industriezeile | 5h25 | 9:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Linz to Budapest run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:19, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 227 miles (366 km) distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 227 miles (366 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 12:19 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Budapest — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Budapest trip today.
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Located inside Buda Castle, this museum focuses on Hungarian art from medieval works to modern painting. The setting and hilltop views add to the visit.
This museum documents the fascist and communist dictatorships in Hungary in a powerful former secret police building. It is among Budapest’s most discussed modern-history museums.
The historic hilltop quarter around Buda Castle is ideal for walking among old streets, viewpoints, churches, and major monuments. It is one of Budapest’s essential areas to explore.
A monumental square at the end of Andrássy Avenue, framed by the Museum of Fine Arts and the Hall of Art. It is one of the city’s most photographed public spaces.
The exterior courtyards and yellow neo-Baroque setting in City Park are a Budapest icon, and the bath is highly popular with visitors. Advance booking is often useful during busy periods.
A rich Hungarian goulash soup with beef, paprika, potatoes, and vegetables. It is one of the country’s most iconic comfort dishes.
A spicy river fish soup made with paprika, carp or mixed freshwater fish. It is especially associated with Hungary’s river regions and widely enjoyed in Budapest.
Tender chicken cooked in a paprika sauce, usually finished with sour cream and often served with nokedli. It is a classic Hungarian home-style meal.
A long-established family-run restaurant known for traditional Hungarian and Jewish-Hungarian dishes in a warm, classic setting.
A Michelin-starred Budapest restaurant offering refined modern Hungarian cuisine with excellent service and an elegant fine-dining atmosphere.
A popular central Budapest restaurant specializing in goulash, stews, and hearty Hungarian comfort food in a lively casual atmosphere.
Affordable for most tourists versus Western Europe. Public transport and casual dining are cheap; hotels in peak season cost more.
Service may be included. If not, tip about 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Small tips are appreciated in bars, cafés, and by hotel staff.
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