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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bonn to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $85, while a flight costs an average of $634.
Distance: 363 miles (585 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$167 Average price | $634 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 23m Average total duration 12h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Bonn to Linz
Compare the available ways to get from Bonn to Linz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Linz:
A bus is $83 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Linz costing on average $167 (€141).
A bus is $550 (€462) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Linz costing on average $634 (€532).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 23m.
Tickets start at around $167 (€141) compared to roughly $150 (€126) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$17 (-€14). The journey takes 7h 52m versus 7h 26m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bonn to Linz
How to get from Bonn to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bonn to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM 15h35 Bonn, Museumsmeile 1:00 PM Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm) $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM 15h35 Bonn, Museumsmeile 1:00 PM Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm) $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LH77+
LH73446:45 PM 3h15 Dusseldorf Airport 10:00 PM Linz Airport $620 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
IC 2040 · ICE 515 · RJX 699:14 AM 9h01 Bonn Hbf 6:15 PM Linz Hbf $48 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 25 · ICE 915 · ICE 119 · RJX 1658:14 AM 9h06 Bonn Hbf 5:20 PM Linz Hbf $54 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 25 · ICE 915 · EC 12178:14 AM 9h12 Bonn Hbf 5:26 PM Linz Hbf $54 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM 17h25 Bonn, Museumsmeile 2:50 PM Linz, Industriezeile $46 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM 15h04 Bonn, Museumsmeile 11:49 PM Linz, Industriezeile $46 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM 19h10 Bonn, Museumsmeile 6:25 PM Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm) $47 1 One-way 2 transfers
STR 66 · ICE 1519+
DX1982:07 PM 7h53 Bonn Hbf 10:00 PM Linz Airport $120 1 One-way 2 transfers
STR 66 · ICE 629+
DX1981:27 PM 8h33 Bonn Hbf 10:00 PM Linz Airport $120 1 One-way 2 transfers
STR 66 · ICE 1515+
DX19810:07 AM 11h53 Bonn Hbf 10:00 PM Linz Airport $120 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Linz:
A bus is $83 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Linz costing on average $167 (€141).
A bus is $550 (€462) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Linz costing on average $634 (€532).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 23m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Linz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Linz by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Linz by train.
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