How to travel from Budapest to Linz

Travel between Budapest, Hungary and Linz, Austria is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Hungary enter Austria?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Linz from Budapest?

Conditions of entry into Austria:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Linz, Austria?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Austria has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information was last checked on 3/8/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Linz from Budapest.

The restriction level for your return to Budapest, Hungary from Austria is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Budapest from Linz restricted?

Entry into Hungary is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Budapest from Linz?

Conditions of reentry into Hungary:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Budapest, Hungary?

You should observe these safety measures in Hungary as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to Hungary was last checked on 3/8/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Budapest from Linz closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel from Budapest to Linz. You can take a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Linz from Budapest is by taking a flight, which costs on average $2 (€2).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Linz:

Taking a flight is usually $42 (€37) less than taking a bus to Linz, which costs on average $44 (€39) for the same trip.

A flight is generally $58 (€51) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $60 (€53) from Budapest to Linz.

The fastest way from Budapest to Linz is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 51 min.

There are alternative travel options to Linz that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Linz by bus can take on average 13 h 50 min.

In comparison, going by flight can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

The distance is approximately 226 miles (365 km) from Budapest to Linz.

The average frequency per day from Budapest to Linz is:

• Around 1 bus per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Budapest to Linz as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Linz:

• Buses from Budapest to Linz most often leave from Budapest, Nyugati pályaudvar and arrive in Linz.
• Flights most often depart from Budapest at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Linz at Linz Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Budapest-Déli and arrive in Linz Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Linz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Flixbus can get you to Linz by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Budapest to Linz for $44 (€39) on Omio.
• Travel with ÖBB for trains to Linz. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for ÖBB Budapest to Linz tickets on Omio for $60 (€53).

Yes, there are direct routes from Budapest to Linz with the following travel companies:

• You can find 7 direct trains per day to Linz with ÖBB.

Direct services to Linz tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Before traveling from Budapest to Linz, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this journey costs on average $44 (€39) one way.
• A plane ticket for this journey is costing $2 (€2) one way on average.
• A train ticket for this journey costs on average $60 (€53) one way.

But we recommend booking Budapest to Linz tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.