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Compare train and bus for Linz to Lille
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Linz to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $115 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 11h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $115, while a train costs an average of $341.
Distance: 528 miles (851 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$115 Average price Cheapest | $341 Average price | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 54m Average total duration 19h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 58m Average total duration Fastest 11h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Linz to Lille
Compare the available ways to get from Linz to Lille, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Lille:
A bus is $227 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Lille costing on average $341.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 54m.
Tickets start at around $115 compared to roughly $209 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $94. The journey takes 19h 24m versus 9h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Linz to Lille
How to get from Linz to Lille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

1:30 AM 21h10 Linz 10:40 PM Lille $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

1:30 AM 21h10 Linz 10:40 PM Lille $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

1:30 AM 21h10 Linz 10:40 PM Lille $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

2:50 AM 21h30 Linz 12:20 AM Lille $82 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Lille:
A bus is $227 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Lille costing on average $341.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 54m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Lille 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 Lille Flandres.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lille by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lille by train.
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