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Compare train and bus for Passau to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Passau to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Passau to Linz:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Passau to Linz costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $18 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$10 (-€8). The journey takes 1h 23m versus 1h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Passau to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Passau to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:50 AM1h10Passau9:00 AMLinz$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:50 AM1h10Passau9:00 AMLinz$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:40 PM1h00Passau10:40 PMLinz$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:40 PM1h20Passau6:00 PMLinz$81One-way0 transfers
12:40 PM1h10Passau1:50 PMLinz$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Passau to Linz:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Passau to Linz costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Passau and Linz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Passau Hbf and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Passau, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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