How to travel from Linz to Budapest

Travel from Linz, Austria to Budapest, Hungary is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Budapest from Linz restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Budapest, Hungary from Linz?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Budapest, Hungary?

The government of Hungary has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

The above information was last verified on 5/17/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Linz and Budapest closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Linz, Austria from Hungary is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Linz, Austria from Budapest, Hungary?

Reentering Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Linz from Budapest?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Linz, Austria regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Austria must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 5/17/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Linz from Budapest here.

You can travel to Budapest from Linz 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Budapest is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $59 (€51) compared to other travel options to Budapest:

Taking a bus is usually $9 (€7) less than taking a train to Budapest, which costs on average $67 (€58) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Linz to Budapest is by train with an average journey time of 8 h 50 min.

There are alternative travel options to Budapest that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 11 h 30 min   on average.

Budapest is approximately 226 miles (365 km) away from Linz.

The average frequency per day from Linz to Budapest is:

• 1 bus a day.
• 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Linz and Budapest as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Linz to Budapest:

• Buses from Linz to Budapest most often leave from Linz, Industriezeile / Derfflingerstraße and arrive in Budapest, Nyugati pályaudvar.
• Trains from Linz to Budapest most often leave from Linz Hbf and arrive in Budapest-Déli.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Linz to Budapest:

• You can go to Budapest from Linz by bus with Flixbus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $59 (€51) with Flixbus from Linz to Budapest on Omio.
• You can go to Budapest from Linz by train with ÖBB | Regionalzug. You'll see cheap train tickets for $67 (€58) with ÖBB | Regionalzug from Linz to Budapest on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Linz to Budapest with the following travel companies:

• You can travel directly by train with ÖBB with 2 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Budapest as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Budapest from Linz.

Before traveling from Linz to Budapest, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket costs $59 (€51) one way on average for this trip.
• A train ticket costs $67 (€58) one way on average for this trip.

But we recommend booking Linz to Budapest tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.