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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 S$64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 56m. 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 S$64, while a train costs an average of S$108.
Distance: 282 miles (455 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
S$108 Average price | S$64 Average price Cheapest | S$196 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 56m Average total duration Fastest 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 23m Average total duration 10h 53m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 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 Kraków to Linz:
A bus is S$44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Linz costing on average S$108.
A bus is S$402 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Linz costing on average S$466.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 58m.
Bus takes on average 11h 23m.
Tickets start at around S$108 compared to roughly S$196 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about S$87. The journey takes 8h 26m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:40 AM10h25Kraków, Airport10:05 PMLinz, IndustriezeileS$721One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:40 AM10h25Kraków, Airport10:05 PMLinz, IndustriezeileS$721One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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LH734211:10 AM4h25John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice3:35 PMLinz AirportS$6171One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 4178:53 PM10h20Kraków Główny7:13 AMLinz HbfS$911One-way0 transfers
EC 205+IC 74010:13 AM7h15Kraków Główny5:28 PMLinz HbfS$1071One-way1 transfer- EC 203+IC 6426:16 AM7h12Kraków Główny1:28 PMLinz HbfS$1611One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:15 AM10h50Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA10:05 PMLinz, IndustriezeileS$861One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM14h10Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA1:55 PMLinz, IndustriezeileS$911One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM12h05Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA3:25 AMLinz, IndustriezeileS$971One-way1 transfer
LO3910 · LO223+IC 6405:40 AM6h48John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice12:28 PMLinz HbfS$3021One-way2 transfers- LO3910 · LO223+
RJX199765:40 AM7h03John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice12:43 PMLinz HbfS$3021One-way2 transfers - LO3910 · LO223+RJX199565:40 AM9h03John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice2:43 PMLinz HbfS$3021One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Linz:
A bus is S$44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Linz costing on average S$108.
A bus is S$402 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Linz costing on average S$466.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 58m.
Bus takes on average 11h 23m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 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.
- 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 ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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