How to travel from Cologne to Linz

There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Linz including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Linz is a bus with an average price of €54.

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

A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Linz costing on average €115.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Linz is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 33m.

Bus takes on average 10h 22m.

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 9 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 and bus 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 (Köln 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, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Linz by train.
• Travel with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Linz by bus.
• Travel with Eurowings to go to Linz by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Linz with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
• 1 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Linz to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Linz, you can take a scenic walk along the Danube River, visit the Botanical Garden, explore vibrant local markets, attend performances at the Brucknerhaus, and try the famous Linzer Torte. For sights, visit the Ars Electronica Center, Lentos Art Museum, Linz Castle Museum, Pöstlingberg, and Hauptplatz.

To fully experience Linz's cultural attractions, vibrant arts scene, and picturesque surroundings, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.