How to travel from Cologne to Linz

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Linz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a train costs an average of €40.

Distance: 374 miles (603 km)

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Bus

€106

Average price

€56

Average price

Cheapest

10h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

9h 31m

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30m

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10h 39m

Average total duration

10h 9m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

ÖBB | ICE

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from Cologne to Linz

How to get from Cologne to Linz by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:15AM15h34
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
11:49PMLinz, Industriezeile
$751One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:15AM15h34
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
11:49PMLinz, Industriezeile
$751One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurowings EW756+ÖBBRJX 764
06:00PM4h43
Cologne Bonn Airport
10:43PMLinz Hbf
$2581One-way
1 transfer

Other options

ÖBB NightjetNJ 469
09:47PM10h59
Cologne-Ehrenfeld
08:46AMLinz Hbf
$931One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB | InterCityIC 2013+ÖBB25017+ÖBB | ICEICE 29
10:53AM8h33
Cologne Hbf
07:26PMLinz Hbf
$1401One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 27
09:53AM7h33
Cologne Hbf
05:26PMLinz Hbf
$1581One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:00PM16h00
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
01:00PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)
$771One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
04:14PM18h26
Cologne Hbf
10:40AMLinz, Industriezeile
$751One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
05:00PM15h00
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
08:00AMLinz, Industriezeile
$751One-way
2 transfers
Eurowings EW752+ÖBB | InterCityIC 640
06:50AM5h38
Cologne Bonn Airport
12:28PMLinz Hbf
$2781One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW752+ÖBBRJX 766
06:50AM5h53
Cologne Bonn Airport
12:43PMLinz Hbf
$2781One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW756+ÖBBRJX 768
06:00PM5h43
Cologne Bonn Airport
11:43PMLinz Hbf
$2641One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Linz

Travel to Linz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Linz.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Linz including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Linz is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Linz:

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Linz costing on average $51 (€40).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Linz is by train with an average journey time of 6h 31m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 29m.

The distance from Cologne to Linz is approximately 374 miles (603 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Linz is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Linz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Linz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, FlixTrain, Intercity to go to Linz by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Linz by flight.
  • Travel with Ourbus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Linz by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Linz with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Ourbus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Linz often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Salzburg, Munich, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Linz and these popular destinations at a great price.

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