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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a train costs an average of $305.
Distance: 546 miles (879 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$330 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest | $270 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 48m Average total duration Fastest 10h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 26m Average total duration 16h 56m Onboard + 30m 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 |
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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 $231 (€189) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Linz costing on average $330 (€270).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 18m.
Bus takes on average 16h 56m.
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$1141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:30 AM15h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)2:10 AMLinz, Industriezeile$1141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF1738+
RJX199723:35 PM5h08Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport8:43 PMLinz Hbf$8331One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 565 · RJX 69+
TGV 95119:06 AM9h09Paris Gare de l'Est6:15 PMLinz Hbf$3101One-way2 transfers
ICE 9513 · ICE 569 · RJ 1293 · IC 8431:10 PM9h20Paris Gare de l'Est10:30 PMLinz Hbf$3101One-way3 transfers
ICE 517 · RJX 261+
TGV 959310:43 AM9h32Paris Gare de l'Est8:15 PMLinz Hbf$3101One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM17h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)11:05 AMLinz, Industriezeile$1281One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:55 AM17h54Paris, Porte Maillot11:49 PMLinz, Industriezeile$1361One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 AM19h40Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D1457:30 AMLinz, Industriezeile$1441One-way2 transfers
TO4380+
IC 6428:05 AM5h23Paris Orly Airport1:28 PMLinz Hbf$1861One-way1 transfer
TO4380+
RJX199568:05 AM6h38Paris Orly Airport2:43 PMLinz Hbf$1861One-way1 transfer
TO4380+
IC 6468:05 AM7h23Paris Orly Airport3:28 PMLinz Hbf$1861One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Linz:
A bus is $231 (€189) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Linz costing on average $330 (€270).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 18m.
Bus takes on average 16h 56m.
- Around 6 buses 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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 Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines to go to Linz by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Linz by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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