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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 $113 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 25m. 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 $113, while a train costs an average of $210.
Distance: 408 miles (657 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$210 Average price | $113 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 25m Average total duration Fastest 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 16m Average total duration 15h 46m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 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 Geneva to Linz:
A bus is $97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Linz costing on average $210.
A bus is $630 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Linz costing on average $743.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 25m.
Bus takes on average 16h 16m.
Tickets start at around $210 compared to roughly $247 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37. The journey takes 9h 55m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Linz
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM14h35Geneve, Place Dorcière2:10 AMLinz, Industriezeile$621One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM14h35Geneve, Place Dorcière2:10 AMLinz, Industriezeile$621One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- RE 33 · IR 2503 · Bus EV1 · Bus N1712:08 AM14h07Geneva station2:15 PMLinz Hbf$2511One-way6 transfers
Other options
- RE 33 · IR 2503 · Bus EV1 · Bus N1712:08 AM14h22Geneva station2:30 PMLinz Hbf$2511One-way7 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM16h20Geneve, Place Dorcière4:15 PMLinz, Industriezeile$621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM19h29Geneve, Place Dorcière11:49 PMLinz, Industriezeile$641One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM23h45Genève, Aéroport4:15 PMLinz, Industriezeile$721One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Linz:
A bus is $97 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Linz costing on average $210.
A bus is $630 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Linz costing on average $743.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 25m.
Bus takes on average 16h 16m.
- Around 6 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 FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Linz by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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