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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $84 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $84, while a flight costs an average of $607.
Distance: 389 miles (627 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$151 Average price | $607 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 40m Average total duration 14h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Essen to Linz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Linz:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Linz costing on average $151.
A bus is $523 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Linz costing on average $607.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 7m.
Bus takes on average 14h 40m.
Tickets start at around $151 compared to roughly $168 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17. The journey takes 8h 37m versus 8h 24m 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.
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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.
5:03 PM 17h52 Essen 10:55 AM Linz $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:03 PM 17h52 Essen 10:55 AM Linz $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:03 PM 17h52 Essen 10:55 AM Linz $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:30 PM 21h55 Essen 5:25 PM Linz $85 1 One-way 0 transfers3:04 PM 19h56 Essen 11:00 AM Linz $87 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Linz:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Linz costing on average $151.
A bus is $523 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Linz costing on average $607.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 7m.
Bus takes on average 14h 40m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Linz as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight 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, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Linz by flight.
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