How to travel from Linz to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Linz to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $557.

Distance: 374 miles (603 km)

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Flight

$146

Average price

$70

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Cheapest

$557

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8h 54m

Average total duration

8h 24m

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30m

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11h 4m

Average total duration

10h 34m

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4h 15m

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1h 15m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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Eurowings

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from Linz to Cologne

How to get from Linz to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Linz to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
10:05PM18h44
Linz
04:49PMCologne
$551One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
10:05PM18h44
Linz
04:49PMCologne
$551One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
01:55PM14h05
Linz
04:00AMCologne
$701One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
01:30AM18h26
Linz
07:56PMCologne
$711One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:50PM14h50
Linz
11:40AMCologne
$781One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:30PM15h50
Linz
05:20AMCologne
$981One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Linz to Cologne

Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Linz to Cologne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Linz and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $40 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Cologne:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Cologne costing on average $52 (€42).

A bus is $517 (€419) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Cologne costing on average $557 (€451).

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 30m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 31m.

Bus takes on average 13h 5m.

The distance from Linz to Cologne is approximately 374 miles (603 km).
The average frequency per day from Linz to Cologne is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Linz to Cologne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Linz to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Cologne by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, SNCB to go to Cologne by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Linz to Cologne with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with SNCB.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Ourbus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Linz to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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