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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, while a train costs an average of €81.
Distance: 227 miles (366 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€81 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Budapest to Linz:
A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Linz costing on average €81.
A bus is €342 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Linz costing on average €378.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Flight takes on average 8h 31m.
Tickets start at around €81 compared to roughly €98 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €17. The journey takes 4h 39m versus 4h 34m 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 Budapest to Linz
How to get from Budapest to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Linz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
R 9318 · R 9468+ER 62+
REX 69:56 PM9h17Budapest-Kelenfoeld7:13 AMLinz Hbf€331One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
- R 9318 · R 9468+ER 62+REX 69:56 PM9h17Budapest-Kelenfoeld7:13 AMLinz Hbf€331One-way4 transfers
Fastest
EC 146+RJX199702:55 PM3h48Budapest-Kelenfoeld6:43 PMLinz Hbf€921One-way1 transfer
Other options
- R 4968+ER 62+
IC 54211:25 PM9h03Budapest-Deli8:28 AMLinz Hbf€381One-way2 transfers - EC 4628:30 PM4h18Budapest Keleti12:48 AMLinz Hbf€531One-way0 transfers
- RJX 266+
RJ 2597:30 PM5h00Budapest Keleti12:30 AMLinz Hbf€531One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:15 PM5h15Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar2:30 AMLinz, Industriezeile€351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:45 AM5h35Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar7:20 AMLinz, Industriezeile€351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:15 AM5h40Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar1:55 PMLinz, Industriezeile€351One-way0 transfers
OS632+IC 64611:15 AM4h13Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport3:28 PMLinz Hbf€3891One-way1 transfer- OS636+IC 7443:10 PM4h18Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport7:28 PMLinz Hbf€3891One-way1 transfer
- OS640+IC 5486:45 AM4h43Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport11:28 AMLinz Hbf€3891One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Linz:
A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Linz costing on average €81.
A bus is €342 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Linz costing on average €378.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Flight takes on average 8h 31m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Linz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, RegioJet a.s., EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Linz by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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