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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 282 miles (455 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€87 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest |
8h 23m Average total duration Fastest 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 0m Average total duration 11h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Kraków to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Linz:
A train is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Linz costing on average $47 (€37).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 55m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Linz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, PKP Intercity to go to Linz by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with EuroNight, PKP Intercity.
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