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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 $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 24m. 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 $41, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 282 miles (455 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$96 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $152 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 54m Average total duration Fastest 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 34m Average total duration 11h 4m 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 $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Linz costing on average $96 (€78).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 4m.
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, Industriezeile$601One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:40 AM10h25Kraków, Airport10:05 PMLinz, Industriezeile$601One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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LH734211:10 AM4h25John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice3:35 PMLinz Airport$4121One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 4178:57 PM10h16Kraków Główny7:13 AMLinz Hbf$1141One-way0 transfers
EC 205+IC 74010:17 AM7h11Kraków Główny5:28 PMLinz Hbf$1261One-way1 transfer- EC 203+IC 6426:15 AM7h13Kraków Główny1:28 PMLinz Hbf$1261One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:15 AM10h50Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA10:05 PMLinz, Industriezeile$741One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM12h05Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA3:25 AMLinz, Industriezeile$781One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM15h15Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station3:25 AMLinz, Industriezeile$781One-way1 transfer
LO5013+IC 7442:50 PM4h38John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice7:28 PMLinz Hbf$3161One-way1 transfer- LO5013+IC 7462:50 PM5h38John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice8:28 PMLinz Hbf$3161One-way1 transfer
- OS680+IC 7442:50 PM4h38John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice7:28 PMLinz Hbf$3191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Linz:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Linz costing on average $96 (€78).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 4m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 3 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.
- 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 FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Linz by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, PKP Intercity.
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