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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Linz Hbf
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$133
Fastest journey
7 h 57 m
Average duration
8 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
605 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Linz Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Linz Hbf will cost around $133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 5 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Linz Hbf on Sun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 605 km distance in an average of 8 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 57 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 8 h 28 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.
8:29 AM7h57Cologne Hbf4:26 PMLinz Hbf$721One-way0 transfers- 8:22 AM8h00Cologne Hbf4:22 PMLinz Hbf$1291One-way0 transfers
- 7:54 AM8h28Cologne Hbf4:22 PMLinz Hbf$1471One-way0 transfers
- 6:54 AM8h21Cologne Hbf3:15 PMLinz Hbf$1471One-way0 transfers
- 8:54 AM8h28Cologne Hbf5:22 PMLinz Hbf$1711One-way0 transfers
- 8:29 AM7h57Cologne Hbf4:26 PMLinz Hbf$721One-way0 transfers
- 8:22 AM8h00Cologne Hbf4:22 PMLinz Hbf$1291One-way0 transfers
- 6:54 AM8h21Cologne Hbf3:15 PMLinz Hbf$1471One-way0 transfers
- 8:54 AM8h28Cologne Hbf5:22 PMLinz Hbf$1711One-way0 transfers
- 7:54 AM8h28Cologne Hbf4:22 PMLinz Hbf$1471One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne Hbf to Linz Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Linz Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$140 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 38m Average total duration Fastest 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Hbf to Linz Hbf:
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Hbf to Linz Hbf costing on average $140 (€114).
Other travel options to Linz Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Linz Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Linz Hbf trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 1940 · ICE 575 · ICE 565 · RJX 69 | On time 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h22 | 6:15 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
 IC 1940 · IC 745+ RJX 69+ ICE 565 | On time 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h37 | 6:30 PM Linz Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 103 · ICE 119 · RJX 19915 | Delayed 6:57 AM 8:54 AMCologne Hbf | 8h21 | 5:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 103 · ICE 119+RJX19915 | Delayed 6:57 AM 8:54 AMCologne Hbf | 8h21 | 5:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 10909 · ICE 915 · EC 1217 | On time 9:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h04 | 5:26 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 10909 · ICE 915 · ICE 119 · RJX 19915 | 9:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h53 | 5:15 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 915+RE9+ EC 1217 | Delayed 7:31 AM 9:22 AMCologne Hbf | 8h04 | 5:26 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RE9+ICE 915 · ICE 119+RJX19915 | 9:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 7h53 | 5:15 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 27 · ICE 211 · RJX 19917+ 24515 | On time 9:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h22 | 7:15 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 27+RB75+ICE 211+IC 747 | On time 9:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h37 | 7:30 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 515 · RJX 69 | On time 9:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h21 | 6:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 515+RJX 69+IC 745 | On time 9:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h36 | 6:30 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 515+RJX 69 | On time 9:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h21 | 6:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2013 · ICE 517 · RJX 261 | On time 10:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h22 | 8:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 2013+ICE 517+RJX 261+IC 749 | On time 10:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h37 | 8:30 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 225 · ICE 211 · RJX 19917 | Delayed 9:20 AM 11:18 AMCologne Hbf | 7h57 | 7:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 225 · ICE 211+RJX19917 | Delayed 9:20 AM 11:18 AMCologne Hbf | 7h57 | 7:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 225 · ICE 211+IC 747 | Delayed 9:20 AM 11:18 AMCologne Hbf | 8h12 | 7:30 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 29 · ICE 919 · EC 213 · RJX 19919 | On time 11:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h22 | 9:15 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 517 · RJX 261 | On time 11:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h21 | 8:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 517+RJX 261 | On time 11:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h21 | 8:15 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 517+IC 749+RJX 261 | On time 11:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 8h36 | 8:30 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 517+EC 1219 | On time 11:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 9h32 | 9:26 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 919+RE7 · RJX19919+EC 213 | Delayed 11:30 AM 1:21 PMCologne Hbf | 7h54 | 9:15 PM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 629+RE5+EC 1219 | 1:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 7h55 | 9:26 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 519+RJX13483 · RE5 | On time 1:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h21 | 10:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 519+IC 843+RE5 | On time 1:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h36 | 10:30 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 519 · RJX 13483+ 79039 | On time 1:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h21 | 10:15 PM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| IC 1946 · ICE 691 · RJ 263+79045 | On time 2:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 10h37 | 1:30 AM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
28533 · ICE 619 · RJX 61+ 25039 | 9:32 PM Cologne Hbf | 12h43 | 10:15 AM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 60403 · ICE 699 · ICE 1211 · RJX 19975 | On time 11:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 11h22 | 11:15 AM Linz Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 60403+ICE 699 · ICE 1211 | On time 11:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 11h33 | 11:26 AM Linz Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 619 · RJX 61 | On time 11:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 10h21 | 10:15 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 619+RJX 61 | On time 11:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 10h21 | 10:15 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Linz Hbf
Germany
Austria
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Linz Hbf run on average 15 times per day, taking around 8h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 (€59) but you can travel from only $45 (€37) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 19:47. The fastest train covers the 375 miles (605 km) distance in 7h 21m.
Distance 375 miles (605 km) |
Average train duration 8h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€59) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 7h 21m |
First train 4:53 AM |
Last train 7:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Cologne Hbf to Linz Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Linz Hbf from $45 (€37). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Linz Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Linz Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Linz Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Linz Hbf
Most Cologne Hbf to Linz Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Linz Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Linz/Donau Ebelsberg Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Linz Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Getting to Linz Hbf from Linz city centre
Linz Hbf is 1 km from Linz city centre. Public transport options include:
Linz Hbf train station facilities and services
Linz Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Josef Linz, Das Anton
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Linz Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Linz Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Linz Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Linz Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Linz Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schillerpark, Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark, Park Inn by Radisson Linz.
Getting to Linz/Donau Ebelsberg Bahnhof from Linz city centre
Linz/Donau Ebelsberg Bahnhof is 7 km from Linz city centre. Public transport options include:
Linz/Donau Ebelsberg Bahnhof train station facilities and services
Linz/Donau Ebelsberg Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Linz/Donau Ebelsberg Bahnhof.
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