Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
3 h 46 m
Average duration
3 h 57 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Linz will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 5 trains that leave Prague for Linz on Thu, Jul 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 3 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 46 m .
On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 4 h 4 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
---|---|
€25 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() ![]() | 6:20 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h04 | 10:24 AM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h46 | 12:06 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 10:20 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h04 | 2:24 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:20 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3h46 | 4:06 PM Linz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 2:20 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h04 | 6:24 PM Linz Hbf | 1 transfer |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Distance 123 miles (198 km) |
Average train duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 00:32 |
Last train 23:33 |
You can travel by train to Linz from Prague with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB and ÖBB | Regionalzug for as low as $23 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
The ÖBB Euro City is a high-speed train service operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). It is one of the most popular train services in Austria, connecting major cities across the country. The Euro City trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioned coaches and plenty of legroom. There are two types of Euro City trains: the EC (Euro City) and the IC (InterCity). The EC trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while the IC trains are slightly slower, with speeds of up to 160 km/h. The ÖBB Euro City offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes for the ÖBB Euro City include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz.
Train information from Prague to Linz with ÖBB | Euro City (EC):
Passengers board the train most frequently from Prague hlavní nádraží, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Linz Hbf, located 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need