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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €75, while a flight costs an average of €314.
Distance: 546 miles (879 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€273 Average price | €75 Average price Cheapest | €314 Average price | €222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 48m Average total duration 10h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 28m Average total duration 16h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Paris to Linz:
A bus is €198 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Linz costing on average €273.
A bus is €239 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Linz costing on average €314.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 48m.
Bus takes on average 17h 28m.
You'll arrive about 51m sooner (10h 18m by train vs 11h 9m by car). Tickets start at around €273 compared to roughly €222 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Linz
How to get from Paris to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:30 AM15h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)2:10 AMLinz, Industriezeile€751One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus10:30 AM15h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)2:10 AMLinz, Industriezeile€751One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF1738+
RJX199723:35 PM5h08Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport8:43 PMLinz Hbf€4761One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 9585 · 19009 · ICE 563 · RJX 676:44 AM9h31Paris Gare de l'Est4:15 PMLinz Hbf€2531One-way3 transfers
- ICE 567 · RJX 261+
TGV 959310:43 AM9h32Paris Gare de l'Est8:15 PMLinz Hbf€2531One-way2 transfers - ICE 1011 · RJ 215 · RJ 845+TGV 95751:43 PM9h47Paris Gare de l'Est11:30 PMLinz Hbf€2531One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM17h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:05 AMLinz, Industriezeile€751One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM19h20Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:25 PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)€751One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus5:55 AM17h54Paris, Porte Maillot11:49 PMLinz, Industriezeile€801One-way0 transfers
TO4380+RJX199767:30 AM5h13Paris Orly Airport12:43 PMLinz Hbf€1411One-way1 transfer- TO4380+RJX199567:30 AM7h13Paris Orly Airport2:43 PMLinz Hbf€1411One-way1 transfer
- TO4380+
IC 6467:30 AM7h58Paris Orly Airport3:28 PMLinz Hbf€1411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Linz:
A bus is €198 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Linz costing on average €273.
A bus is €239 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Linz costing on average €314.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 48m.
Bus takes on average 17h 28m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Linz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Linz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines to go to Linz by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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