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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 $107 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 17m. 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 $107, while a flight costs an average of $383.
Distance: 546 miles (879 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$297 Average price | $107 Average price Cheapest | $383 Average price | $265 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 30m Average total duration 17h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m 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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Compare ways to travel from Paris to Linz
Compare the available ways to get from Paris to Linz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Linz:
A bus is $191 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Linz costing on average $297.
A bus is $277 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Linz costing on average $383.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 10m.
Bus takes on average 17h 30m.
You'll arrive about 2h 29m sooner (8h 40m by train vs 11h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $297 compared to roughly $265 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM 24h44 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 11:49 PM Linz, Industriezeile $100 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM 24h44 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 11:49 PM Linz, Industriezeile $100 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
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LH734211:05 AM 4h15 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 3:20 PM Linz Airport $490 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
ICE 9591 · ICE 919 · EC 121911:07 AM 10h19 Paris Gare de l'Est 9:26 PM Linz Hbf $256 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 9573 · ICE 567 · RJX 26110:53 AM 9h22 Paris Gare de l'Est 8:15 PM Linz Hbf $302 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 9591 · ICE 919 · EC 213 · RJX 16911:07 AM 10h08 Paris Gare de l'Est 9:15 PM Linz Hbf $302 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM 19h20 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 6:25 PM Linz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm) $106 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM 17h05 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 2:10 AM Linz, Industriezeile $108 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM 17h50 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 11:05 AM Linz, Industriezeile $108 1 One-way 1 transfer
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IC 6468:10 AM 7h18 Paris Orly Airport 3:28 PM Linz Hbf $142 1 One-way 1 transfer
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IC 7428:10 AM 10h18 Paris Orly Airport 6:28 PM Linz Hbf $142 1 One-way 1 transfer
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IC 7448:10 AM 11h18 Paris Orly Airport 7:28 PM Linz Hbf $142 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Linz:
A bus is $191 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Linz costing on average $297.
A bus is $277 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Linz costing on average $383.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 10m.
Bus takes on average 17h 30m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- 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.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport, Lufthansa City Airlines, Sas Airways to go to Linz by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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