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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Linz
Omio 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 train which can get you there in 8h 41m. 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 train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 298 miles (480 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$76 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest |
9h 11m Average total duration Fastest 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 23m Average total duration 11h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Linz
How to get from Bologna to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 PM13h35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:15 AMLinz, Industriezeile$781One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 PM13h35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:15 AMLinz, Industriezeile$781One-way1 transfer
Fastest
RJ 88+
RJX134777:45 AM8h30Bologna Centrale4:15 PMLinz Hbf$1731One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJ 88+
RJX13477+
IC 7417:45 AM8h45Bologna Centrale4:30 PMLinz Hbf$1571One-way2 transfers
RJ 88+
EC 12177:45 AM9h41Bologna Centrale5:26 PMLinz Hbf$2431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM12h45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:30 AMLinz, Industriezeile$791One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 AM16h20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)11:00 PMLinz, Industriezeile$801One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 PM12h45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)11:05 AMLinz, Industriezeile$901One-way1 transfer
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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.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Linz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Italo to go to Linz by train.
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