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Compare train and bus for Essen to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 389 miles (627 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$157 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 27m Average total duration Fastest 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Linz:
A bus is $76 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Linz costing on average $157 (€129).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 57m.
Bus takes on average 12h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Linz
How to get from Essen to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 AM15h09Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)11:49 PMLinz, Industriezeile$601One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 AM15h09Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)11:49 PMLinz, Industriezeile$601One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH75+
LH73443:30 PM6h00Dusseldorf Airport9:30 PMLinz Airport$3781One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 629+
EC 121912:53 PM8h33Essen Hbf9:26 PMLinz Hbf$771One-way1 transfer- ICE 519+
RJ 1293+
IC 84312:59 PM9h31Essen Hbf10:30 PMLinz Hbf$771One-way2 transfers - ICE 519+
RE5 · RJX1348312:59 PM9h16Essen Hbf10:15 PMLinz Hbf$1061One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM15h30Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)7:30 AMLinz, Industriezeile$611One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 AM14h40Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)2:30 AMLinz, Industriezeile$611One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM16h05Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)10:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile$611One-way1 transfer
LH4051+LH113+LH73441:05 PM8h25Cologne Bonn Airport9:30 PMLinz Airport$4611One-way2 transfers- LH4051+LH109+LH73441:05 PM8h25Cologne Bonn Airport9:30 PMLinz Airport$4611One-way2 transfers
- LH4051+LH115+LH73441:05 PM8h25Cologne Bonn Airport9:30 PMLinz Airport$4721One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Linz:
A bus is $76 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Linz costing on average $157 (€129).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 57m.
Bus takes on average 12h 5m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Linz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with Eurowings to go to Linz by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
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