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Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, while a flight costs an average of $456.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $456 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Prague to Linz
Compare the available ways to get from Prague to Linz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Linz:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Linz costing on average $30.
A train is $429 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Linz costing on average $456.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
Flight takes on average 4h 57m.
Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45. The journey takes 4h 12m versus 3h 3m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Prague to Linz
How to get from Prague to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Linz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EC 3316:21 AM3h45Prague hlavní nádraží10:06 AMLinz Hbf$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
EC 3316:21 AM3h45Prague hlavní nádraží10:06 AMLinz Hbf$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus11:45 PM3h40Praha, ÚAN Florenc3:25 AMLinz, Industriezeile$311One-way0 transfers
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IC 5394:21 PM4h03Prague hlavní nádraží8:24 PMLinz Hbf$171One-way1 transfer
Sp 3+
IC 53512:21 PM4h03Prague hlavní nádraží4:24 PMLinz Hbf$171One-way1 transfer
Sp 3+
IC 5318:21 AM4h03Prague hlavní nádraží12:24 PMLinz Hbf$171One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:40 PM3h45Prague, Central Train Station6:25 PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:55 PM3h45Praha, ÚAN Florenc1:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:30 PM3h55Praha, ÚAN Florenc6:25 PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)$321One-way0 transfers
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LH734211:30 AM3h50Prague Vaclav Havel Airport3:20 PMLinz Airport$4841One-way1 transfer
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LH734210:20 AM5h00Prague Vaclav Havel Airport3:20 PMLinz Airport$4841One-way1 transfer
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LH73427:05 AM8h15Prague Vaclav Havel Airport3:20 PMLinz Airport$4841One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Linz:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Linz costing on average $30.
A train is $429 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Linz costing on average $456.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
Flight takes on average 4h 57m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Linz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Linz by flight.
- 4 direct trains per day with České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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