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Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz
A major modern and contemporary art museum on the Danube, known for its strong Austrian and international collection and its striking illuminated riverside facade.
Cheapest price
$177
Average price
$195
Fastest journey
8 h 23 m
Average duration
8 h 29 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
480 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Linz will cost around $195 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $177.
It's difficult to get from Bologna to Linz without transferring at least once.
RJ 88+
RJX13477+
IC 741
RJ 86+
IC 745+
RJX13479
RJ 88+
RJX13477
RJ 86+
RJX13479
RJ 88 · RJX 13477
RJ 86 · RJX 13479
RJ 86+
RJX13479
RJ 88 · RJX 13477
RJ 88+
RJX13477
RJ 86+
IC 745+
RJX13479Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 50m. 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 $51, and a flight costs an average of $453.
Distance: 298 miles (480 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $453 Average price |
9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 23m Average total duration 11h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration Fastest 7h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Bologna to Linz:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Linz costing on average $76 (€62).
A bus is $381 (€312) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Linz costing on average $453 (€371).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 41m.
Bus takes on average 11h 53m.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Linz trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 88+ EC 1217 | On time 7:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h41 | 5:26 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 88+ RJX13477+ IC 741 | On time 7:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h45 | 4:30 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 88+ RJX13477 | On time 7:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h30 | 4:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 88 · RJX 13477 | On time 7:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h30 | 4:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 86 · RJX 13479 | On time 9:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h23 | 6:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 86+ RJX13479+ IC 745 | On time 9:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h38 | 6:30 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 86+ RJX13479 | On time 9:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h23 | 6:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bologna to Linz run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 298 miles (480 km) distance in 8h 23m.
Distance 298 miles (480 km) |
Average train duration 8h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 23m |
First train 12:26 AM |
Last train 10:54 PM |
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