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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Linz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milan to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 26m. 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 €19, while a flight costs an average of €441.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€81 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €441 Average price | €193 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 38m Average total duration 12h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 11m 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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Compare ways to travel from Milan to Linz
Compare the available ways to get from Milan to Linz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Linz:
A train is €62 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Linz costing on average €81.
A train is €422 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Linz costing on average €441.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 28m.
Bus takes on average 12h 38m.
Tickets start at around €81 compared to roughly €193 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €113. The journey takes 12h 8m versus 8h 11m 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 Milan to Linz
How to get from Milan to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Linz is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 742+
U254451:25 PM 5h03 Milan Linate Airport 6:28 PM Linz Hbf €43 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
IC 742+
U254451:25 PM 5h03 Milan Linate Airport 6:28 PM Linz Hbf €43 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LH281+
LH73406:25 AM 3h35 Milan Linate Airport 10:00 AM Linz Airport €108 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 2625+
RJ 82+
RJX1348312:25 PM 9h50 Milan Centrale 10:15 PM Linz Hbf €45 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 2617+
RJ 86+
RJX134798:25 AM 9h50 Milan Centrale 6:15 PM Linz Hbf €45 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 2613+
RJ 88+
RJX134776:25 AM 9h50 Milan Centrale 4:15 PM Linz Hbf €45 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 PM 13h55 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 11:05 AM Linz, Industriezeile €52 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM 14h25 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) 2:10 AM Linz, Industriezeile €53 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM 15h49 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) 11:49 PM Linz, Industriezeile €53 1 One-way 2 transfers
RJX19970+
U254451:25 PM 5h18 Milan Linate Airport 6:43 PM Linz Hbf €43 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 744+
U254451:25 PM 6h03 Milan Linate Airport 7:28 PM Linz Hbf €43 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH247+
LH734211:20 AM 4h00 Milan Malpensa Airport 3:20 PM Linz Airport €105 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Linz:
A train is €62 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Linz costing on average €81.
A train is €422 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Linz costing on average €441.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 28m.
Bus takes on average 12h 38m.
- Around 40 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Linz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport, Lufthansa, ITA, Eurowings to go to Linz by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Regionale, EuroNight, ÖBB, Westbahn to go to Linz by train.
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