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Compare train and bus for Linz to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 12m. 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 $54, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 298 miles (480 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 42m Average total duration Fastest 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 13m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Linz to Bologna:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Bologna costing on average $80 (€65).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Linz to Bologna
How to get from Linz to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Bologna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJX19972+
NJ 2958:45 PM9h52Linz Hbf6:37 AMBologna Centrale$551One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
RJX19972+
NJ 2958:45 PM9h52Linz Hbf6:37 AMBologna Centrale$551One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH286+
LH734311:40 AM6h30Linz Airport6:10 PMBologna Airport$4501One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJX 19982 · RJ 891:45 PM8h26Linz Hbf10:11 PMBologna Centrale$551One-way1 transfer
NJ 40490 · NJ 2958:04 PM10h33Linz Hbf6:37 AMBologna Centrale$731One-way1 transfer
RJX19982+
RJ 891:45 PM8h26Linz Hbf10:11 PMBologna Centrale$931One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 AM16h00Linz, Industriezeile2:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$891One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 AM11h50Linz, Industriezeile3:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$901One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 PM13h30Linz, Industriezeile4:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$901One-way1 transfer
LH5148 · LH5066+
LH734311:40 AM11h05Linz Airport10:45 PMBologna Airport$4131One-way2 transfers
LH112+
LH9486+
LH734311:40 AM11h00Linz Airport10:40 PMBologna Airport$4261One-way2 transfers
LH254+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+
Regionale TRENORD 80382+
LH734311:40 AM12h53Linz Airport12:33 AMBologna Centrale$4761One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Bologna:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Bologna costing on average $80 (€65).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 43m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur to go to Bologna by bus.
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