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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a flight costs an average of $348.
Distance: 282 miles (455 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$93 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $348 Average price | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 21m Average total duration 11h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Kraków to Linz
Compare the available ways to get from Kraków to Linz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Linz:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Linz costing on average $93.
A bus is $277 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Linz costing on average $348.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 37m.
Bus takes on average 12h 21m.
Tickets start at around $93 compared to roughly $150 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58. The journey takes 8h 7m versus 6h 14m 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 Kraków to Linz
How to get from Kraków to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Linz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- EC 205+
IC 74010:23 AM 7h05 Kraków Główny 5:28 PM Linz Hbf $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- EC 205+IC 740
10:23 AM 7h05 Kraków Główny 5:28 PM Linz Hbf $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
OS680+IC 7442:45 PM 4h43 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice 7:28 PM Linz Hbf $409 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- EC 207+IC 748
1:58 PM 7h30 Kraków Główny 9:28 PM Linz Hbf $53 1 One-way 1 transfer - EC 203+IC 642
6:19 AM 7h09 Kraków Główny 1:28 PM Linz Hbf $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:50 PM 15h30 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 7:20 AM Linz, Industriezeile $81 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
10:25 AM 16h05 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 2:30 AM Linz, Industriezeile $83 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
7:35 AM 23h45 Kraków, Airport 7:20 AM Linz, Industriezeile $94 1 One-way 1 transfer
LO3920 · LO225+
RJX 7681:30 PM 10h13 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice 11:43 PM Linz Hbf $301 1 One-way 2 transfers- LO3920 · LO225+RJX 764
1:30 PM 9h13 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice 10:43 PM Linz Hbf $319 1 One-way 2 transfers - LO3910 · LO223+IC 646
5:35 AM 9h53 John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice 3:28 PM Linz Hbf $379 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Linz:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Linz costing on average $93.
A bus is $277 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Linz costing on average $348.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 37m.
Bus takes on average 12h 21m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Linz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Linz Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport, Lufthansa to go to Linz by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn to go to Linz by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn.
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