How to travel from Prague to Linz

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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $16.

Distance: 123 miles (198 km)

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$15

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$23

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$61

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5h 12m

Average total duration

4h 42m

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4h 32m

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4h 2m

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3h 3m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Linz is a train with an average price of $15 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Linz:

A train is $8 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Linz costing on average $23 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Linz is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 2m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Prague and Linz including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Prague to Linz among Omio's users.

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from Prague to Linz

How to get from Prague to Linz by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Prague to Linz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • České dráhyIC 535 · Sp 3805
    12:21 PM4h03
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    4:24 PMLinz Hbf
    $131One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • České dráhyIC 535 · Sp 3805
    12:21 PM4h03
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    4:24 PMLinz Hbf
    $131One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:45 PM3h40
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    3:25 AMLinz, Industriezeile
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • České dráhyIC 539 · Sp 3807
    4:21 PM4h03
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    8:24 PMLinz Hbf
    $131One-way
    1 transfer
  • České dráhyR 737 · Os 8201 · Sp 3801
    11:46 PM8h38
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    8:24 AMLinz Hbf
    $191One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 331
    6:21 AM3h45
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    10:06 AMLinz Hbf
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:40 PM3h45
    Prague, Central Train Station
    6:25 PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:30 PM3h55
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    6:25 PMLinz, Kärntnerstraße (Wissensturm)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:45 PM4h00
    Praha, Roztyly
    10:45 PMLinz, Industriezeile
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1395+Danish Air TransportLH7342
    11:55 AM3h40
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    3:35 PMLinz Airport
    $4061One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1689 · LH101+Danish Air TransportLH7342
    9:35 AM6h00
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    3:35 PMLinz Airport
    $5361One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1689 · LH103+Danish Air TransportLH7342
    9:35 AM6h00
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    3:35 PMLinz Airport
    $5361One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Prague to Linz

Travel to Linz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Prague to Linz.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Prague and Linz including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Linz is a train with an average price of $15 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Linz:

A train is $8 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Linz costing on average $23 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Linz is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 2m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 42m.

The distance from Prague to Linz is approximately 123 miles (198 km).
The average frequency per day from Prague to Linz is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Linz as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Linz:
  • Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Linz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Linz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Linz by bus.
  • Travel with České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy (ČD) to go to Linz by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Linz with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD).
Omio customers who travel from Prague to Linz often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Budapest, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Linz and these popular destinations at a great price.

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