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Compare bus, train, and flight for Linz to Zagreb
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Linz to Zagreb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €52 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 2m. 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 €52, while a train costs an average of €58.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€52 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price | €127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Zagreb:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Zagreb costing on average €58.
A bus is €432 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Zagreb costing on average €484.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 13m.
Flight takes on average 8h 40m.
Tickets start at around €52 compared to roughly €127 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €75. The journey takes 5h 32m versus 4h 6m 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 Zagreb
How to get from Linz to Zagreb by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Zagreb is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:45 AM5h05Linz, Industriezeile3:50 PMZagreb, Bus Station€381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:45 AM5h05Linz, Industriezeile3:50 PMZagreb, Bus Station€381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:45 AM5h05Linz, Industriezeile3:50 PMZagreb, Bus Station€381One-way0 transfers
Other options
IR 809 · IR 771+
R 2809+
2118:04 AM9h19Linz Hbf5:23 PMZagreb Main Station€571One-way3 transfers
IR 809 · IR 575+
EC 1158:04 AM11h16Linz Hbf7:20 PMZagreb Main Station€721One-way2 transfers
RJX19950+
RJ 113+
D 315 · 2118:45 AM8h38Linz Hbf5:23 PMZagreb Main Station€761One-way3 transfers
EC 1213+
REX 7+
OU4431:28 PM7h07Linz Hbf8:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport€5941One-way2 transfers
ICE 1211+
REX 7+
OU44311:28 AM9h07Linz Hbf8:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport€5941One-way2 transfers
IC 647+
OU4432:32 PM6h03Linz Hbf8:35 PMZagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport€5991One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Zagreb:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Zagreb costing on average €58.
A bus is €432 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Zagreb costing on average €484.
Other travel options to Zagreb take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 13m.
Flight takes on average 8h 40m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Zagreb as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Zagreb Main Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Zagreb, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Oberösterreichischer Verkehrsverbund to go to Zagreb by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX, EuroNight to go to Zagreb by train.
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