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4.6Travel optionsfrom Linz to Budapest
How to get from Linz to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Budapest is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 847+
RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)4:32 AM5h26Linz Hbf9:58 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$391One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- IC 847+RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)4:32 AM5h26Linz Hbf9:58 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
RJX19973+
EC 1439:17 AM3h45Linz Hbf1:02 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$1131One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJ 821+RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)4:10 AM5h48Linz Hbf9:58 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$391One-way1 transfer- RJ 256+RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)5:30 AM4h28Linz Hbf9:58 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$451One-way1 transfer
- RJ 256+RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)5:30 AM10h28Linz Hbf3:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:20 PM5h25Linz, Industriezeile9:45 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$451One-way0 transfers- FlixBus2:15 AM5h05Linz, Industriezeile7:20 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$471One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 AM8h35Linz, Industriezeile10:50 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$651One-way1 transfer
- RJX13477+
OS6394:17 PM6h08Linz Hbf10:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$5081One-way1 transfer - RJX19977+RJ 113+OS6393:17 PM7h08Linz Hbf10:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$5081One-way2 transfers
- IC 647+OS6392:32 PM7h53Linz Hbf10:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$5081One-way1 transfer
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Linz to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 227 miles (366 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$113 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg 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 Linz to Budapest:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Budapest costing on average $113 (€92).
A bus is $436 (€355) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Budapest costing on average $479 (€390).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
Flight takes on average 6h 20m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Budapest:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Budapest costing on average $113 (€92).
A bus is $436 (€355) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Budapest costing on average $479 (€390).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
Flight takes on average 6h 20m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Budapest 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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Budapest by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX to go to Budapest by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet.
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