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Compare bus and train for Berlin to Linz
Omio 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 $68.
Distance: 293 miles (473 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$150 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration Fastest 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $96 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Linz costing on average $150 (€121).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 51m.
Train takes on average 9h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Linz
How to get from Berlin to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:20 PM8h20Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz1:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile$561One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:20 PM8h20Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz1:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH193+
LH73445:45 PM3h35Berlin Brandenburg Airport9:20 PMLinz Airport$6701One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 1509+
IC 841+
EC 2131:36 PM7h54Berlin Hbf9:30 PMLinz Hbf$961One-way2 transfers
ICE 1101 · RJX 663+
790392:36 PM7h39Berlin Hbf10:15 PMLinz Hbf$1131One-way2 transfers
ICE 1509+
IC 4061:36 PM8h07Berlin Hbf9:43 PMLinz Hbf$1191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:00 PM8h40Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)1:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile$561One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM9h10Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz6:25 PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)$751One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM9h25Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)6:25 PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)$751One-way1 transfer
EW8004 · EW2758+
IC 842 · IC 4604:05 PM7h23Berlin Brandenburg Airport11:28 PMLinz Hbf$1781One-way3 transfers
EW8004 · EW2758+
IC 1244+
RJ 2594:05 PM8h25Berlin Brandenburg Airport12:30 AMLinz Hbf$1841One-way3 transfers
EW8004 · EW2758+
RJX 7684:05 PM7h38Berlin Brandenburg Airport11:43 PMLinz Hbf$2031One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Linz:
A bus is $96 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Linz costing on average $150 (€121).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 51m.
Train takes on average 9h 0m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Linz as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with Eurowings to go to Linz by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Linz by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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