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Compare bus, train, and flight for Geneva to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 17m. 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 €86, while a flight costs an average of €592.
Distance: 408 miles (657 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€176 Average price | €86 Average price Cheapest | €592 Average price | €202 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 31m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 8m Average total duration 15h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Linz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Linz:
A bus is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Linz costing on average €176.
A bus is €506 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Linz costing on average €592.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 31m.
Bus takes on average 16h 8m.
Tickets start at around €176 compared to roughly €202 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €27. The journey takes 10h 1m versus 8h 46m 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 Geneva to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:30 PM 27h19 Geneva 10:49 PM Linz €48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:30 PM 27h19 Geneva 10:49 PM Linz €48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:45 AM 12h40 Geneva 9:25 PM Linz €49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:05 PM 22h20 Geneva 5:25 PM Linz €67 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Linz:
A bus is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Linz costing on average €176.
A bus is €506 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Linz costing on average €592.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 31m.
Bus takes on average 16h 8m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Linz as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Linz by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
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