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Compare train, bus, and flight for Linz to Milan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Linz to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, while a flight costs an average of $615.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$93 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $615 Average price | $215 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 19m Average total duration 11h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Linz to Milan
Compare the available ways to get from Linz to Milan, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Milan:
A train is $61 (€51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Milan costing on average $93 (€78).
A train is $583 (€489) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Milan costing on average $615 (€516).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 29m.
Bus takes on average 12h 19m.
Tickets start at around $93 (€78) compared to roughly $215 (€181) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $123 (€103). The journey takes 11h 49m versus 7h 55m 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 Milan
How to get from Linz to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Milan is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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RJ 13478 · RJ 81+
Regionale TRENORD 26951:26 AM 19h29 Linz Hbf 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi $76 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
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RJ 13478 · RJ 81+
Regionale TRENORD 26951:26 AM 19h29 Linz Hbf 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi $76 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
LH5636+
LH734310:30 AM 3h30 Linz Airport 2:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport $758 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
EC 462+
RJ 13478 · RJ 81+
Regionale TRENORD 269512:51 AM 20h04 Linz Hbf 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi $81 1 One-way 3 transfers
NJ 19946+
RJ 13478 · RJ 81+
Regionale TRENORD 269512:26 AM 20h29 Linz Hbf 8:55 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi $87 1 One-way 3 transfers
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RJ 13478 · RJ 81+
Regionale Veloce 38451:26 AM 18h21 Linz Hbf 7:47 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi $90 1 One-way 4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM 12h10 Linz, Industriezeile 2:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano $89 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM 12h50 Linz, Industriezeile 2:50 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano $89 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM 13h20 Linz, Industriezeile 8:50 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano $91 1 One-way 1 transfer
RJX19981+
U2544610:17 AM 6h38 Linz Hbf 4:55 PM Milan Linate Airport $143 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 549+
OS52710:32 AM 9h18 Linz Hbf 7:50 PM Milan Linate Airport $336 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 549+
OS52910:32 AM 11h28 Linz Hbf 10:00 PM Milan Linate Airport $336 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Milan:
A train is $61 (€51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Milan costing on average $93 (€78).
A train is $583 (€489) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Milan costing on average $615 (€516).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 29m.
Bus takes on average 12h 19m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Milan 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 Milan Linate Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Milan Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with Regionale, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, Frecciarossa, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | REX, Intercity Notte to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport, Lufthansa to go to Milan by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Milan by bus.
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