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Compare bus and train for České Budějovice to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from České Budějovice to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$16 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from České Budějovice to Linz
Compare the available ways to get from České Budějovice to Linz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from České Budějovice to Linz:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from České Budějovice to Linz costing on average $16 (€14).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€14) compared to roughly $43 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€23). The journey takes 2h 9m versus 1h 19m 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 České Budějovice to Linz
How to get from České Budějovice to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from České Budějovice to Linz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EC 3318:05 AM 2h01 České Budějovice station 10:06 AM Linz Hbf $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
EC 3318:05 AM 2h01 České Budějovice station 10:06 AM Linz Hbf $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus12:15 AM 1h25 České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží 1:40 AM Linz, Industriezeile $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Sp 32:05 PM 2h19 České Budějovice station 4:24 PM Linz Hbf $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Sp 310:05 AM 2h19 České Budějovice station 12:24 PM Linz Hbf $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Sp 36:00 AM 2h24 České Budějovice station 8:24 AM Linz Hbf $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus1:45 AM 1h40 České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží 3:25 AM Linz, Industriezeile $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus1:05 PM 1h45 České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží 2:50 PM Linz, Industriezeile $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 AM 1h45 České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží 1:00 PM Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from České Budějovice to Linz:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from České Budějovice to Linz costing on average $16 (€14).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between České Budějovice and Linz as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from České Budějovice station and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB to go to Linz by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB.
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