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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 $18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. 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 $18, while a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m 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 |
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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 Prague to Linz:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Linz costing on average $28 (€23).
A train is $465 (€376) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Linz costing on average $483 (€390).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Flight takes on average 7h 20m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $76 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58 (€47). The journey takes 4h 41m 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$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
EC 3316:21 AM3h45Prague hlavní nádraží10:06 AMLinz Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus11:45 PM3h40Praha, ÚAN Florenc3:25 AMLinz, Industriezeile$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
EC 3376:21 PM3h45Prague hlavní nádraží10:06 PMLinz Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
Sp 3+
IC 5394:21 PM4h03Prague hlavní nádraží8:24 PMLinz Hbf$241One-way1 transfer
Sp 3+
IC 53512:21 PM4h03Prague hlavní nádraží4:24 PMLinz Hbf$241One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:45 PM4h00Praha, Roztyly10:45 PMLinz, Industriezeile$251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:20 PM4h25Praha, ÚAN Florenc10:45 PMLinz, Industriezeile$251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:55 PM3h45Praha, ÚAN Florenc1:40 AMLinz, Industriezeile$281One-way0 transfers
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RJX1997011:15 AM7h28Prague Vaclav Havel Airport6:43 PMLinz Hbf$7811One-way1 transfer
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RJX199724:50 PM3h53Prague Vaclav Havel Airport8:43 PMLinz Hbf$7871One-way1 transfer
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IC 64611:15 AM4h13Prague Vaclav Havel Airport3:28 PMLinz Hbf$7871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Linz:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Linz costing on average $28 (€23).
A train is $465 (€376) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Linz costing on average $483 (€390).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Flight takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 | S-Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy (ČD) to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Linz by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD).
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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