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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 train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. 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 train costs an average of $12, while a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from České Budějovice to Linz:
A bus is $0.55 (€0.45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from České Budějovice to Linz costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $43 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€22). 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 3354:05 PM2h01České Budějovice station6:06 PMLinz Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
EC 3354:05 PM2h01České Budějovice station6:06 PMLinz Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus12:15 AM1h25České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží1:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
EC 3378:05 PM2h01České Budějovice station10:06 PMLinz Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
EC 3318:05 AM2h01České Budějovice station10:06 AMLinz Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
Sp 32:05 PM2h19České Budějovice station4:24 PMLinz Hbf$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:45 AM1h40České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží3:25 AMLinz, Industriezeile$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:40 PM1h45České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží6:25 PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:05 PM1h45České Budějovice, Autobusové Nádraží2:50 PMLinz, Industriezeile$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from České Budějovice to Linz:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from České Budějovice to Linz costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 44m.
- 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, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | S-Bahn, České dráhy (ČD) to go to Linz by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with České dráhy, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD).
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