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Compare train, bus, and flight for Linz to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $108 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $108, while a flight costs an average of $667.
Distance: 500 miles (805 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$221 Average price | $108 Average price Cheapest | $667 Average price | $213 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 47m Average total duration 10h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 35m Average total duration 18h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Amsterdam:
A bus is $114 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Amsterdam costing on average $221.
A bus is $559 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Amsterdam costing on average $667.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 47m.
Bus takes on average 18h 35m.
Tickets start at around $221 compared to roughly $213 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$8. The journey takes 10h 17m versus 9h 11m 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 Linz to Amsterdam
How to get from Linz to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Amsterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 848+
EC 212+
ICE 918 · ICE 1246:30 AM10h58Linz Hbf5:28 PMAmsterdam Amstel$651One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
IC 848+
EC 212+
ICE 918 · ICE 1246:30 AM10h58Linz Hbf5:28 PMAmsterdam Amstel$651One-way4 transfers
Fastest
LH996+
LH734311:40 AM6h00Linz Airport5:40 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3901One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 848+
EC 212+
ICE 918 · ICE 1246:30 AM10h59Linz Hbf5:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$651One-way3 transfers
RJX 68+
ICE 618 · ICE 2227:45 PM13h43Linz Hbf9:28 AMAmsterdam Centraal$651One-way2 transfers
RJX 68+
ICE 618 · ICE 222+
IC 30247:45 PM13h43Linz Hbf9:28 AMAmsterdam Amstel$651One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 PM21h25Linz, Industriezeile12:20 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$771One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM23h00Linz, Industriezeile1:00 PMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)$781One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 PM17h30Linz, Industriezeile8:25 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$781One-way1 transfer
IC 647+
KL19062:32 PM7h18Linz Hbf9:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2211One-way1 transfer
IC 645+
KL19061:32 PM8h18Linz Hbf9:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2211One-way1 transfer
RJX 186+
KL1906+
RJ 5511:17 PM8h33Linz Hbf9:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2211One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Amsterdam:
A bus is $114 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Amsterdam costing on average $221.
A bus is $559 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Amsterdam costing on average $667.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 47m.
Bus takes on average 18h 35m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Danish Air Transport, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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