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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 an average ticket price of CHF35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF35, while a train costs an average of CHF84.
Distance: 227 miles (366 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF84 Average price | CHF35 Average price Cheapest | CHF98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m 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 CHF50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Budapest costing on average CHF84.
A bus is CHF391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Budapest costing on average CHF426.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
Flight takes on average 8h 19m.
Tickets start at around CHF84 compared to roughly CHF98 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF14. The journey takes 4h 55m versus 4h 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 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-KelenfoeldCHF221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- IC 847+RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)4:32 AM5h26Linz Hbf9:58 AMBudapest-KelenfoeldCHF221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- RJX 265+
EC 1439:17 AM3h45Linz Hbf1:02 PMBudapest-KelenfoeldCHF921One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJ 821+RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)4:10 AM5h48Linz Hbf9:58 AMBudapest-KelenfoeldCHF221One-way1 transfer- IC 847+RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)4:32 AM8h26Linz Hbf12:58 PMBudapest-KelenfoeldCHF301One-way1 transfer
- RJ 821+RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)4:10 AM8h48Linz Hbf12:58 PMBudapest-KelenfoeldCHF301One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus2:15 AM5h05Linz, Industriezeile7:20 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-PályaudvarCHF331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:59 PM5h36Linz, Industriezeile5:35 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-PályaudvarCHF341One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:20 PM5h25Linz, Industriezeile9:45 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-PályaudvarCHF381One-way0 transfers
- EC 1213+
REX 7+
OS6391:28 PM8h57Linz Hbf10:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International AirportCHF4111One-way2 transfers 
ICE 1211+REX 7+OS63911:28 AM10h57Linz Hbf10:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International AirportCHF4111One-way2 transfers- RJX13477+OS6394:17 PM6h08Linz Hbf10:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International AirportCHF4161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Budapest:
A bus is CHF50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Budapest costing on average CHF84.
A bus is CHF391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Budapest costing on average CHF426.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
Flight takes on average 8h 19m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 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 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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