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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $105 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 12h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $105, while a train costs an average of $256.
Distance: 451 miles (727 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$256 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $315 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 58m Average total duration Fastest 12h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 54m Average total duration 15h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Linz:
A bus is $150 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Linz costing on average $256.
A bus is $250 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Linz costing on average $355.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 58m.
Bus takes on average 15h 54m.
Tickets start at around $256 compared to roughly $315 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60. The journey takes 12h 28m versus 10h 39m 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 Rome to Linz
How to get from Rome to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Linz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FRECCIAROSSA 8502+
RJ 82+
RJX134836:45 AM15h30Rome Termini10:15 PMLinz Hbf$821One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FRECCIAROSSA 8502+
RJ 82+
RJX134836:45 AM15h30Rome Termini10:15 PMLinz Hbf$821One-way2 transfers
Fastest
OS556+
RJX 7645:45 PM4h58Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport10:43 PMLinz Hbf$5751One-way1 transfer
Other options
FRECCIAROSSA 8502+
RJ 82+
RJX13483+
IC 8436:45 AM15h45Rome Termini10:30 PMLinz Hbf$821One-way3 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9400+
Regionale Veloce 3466+
RJ 82+
RJX134835:35 AM16h40Rome Termini10:15 PMLinz Hbf$841One-way3 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9400+
Regionale Veloce 3466+
RJ 82+
RJX134835:35 AM16h55Rome Termini10:30 PMLinz Hbf$841One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM22h00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina7:30 AMLinz, Industriezeile$1111One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 PM18h45Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)7:30 AMLinz, Industriezeile$1121One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM17h20Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina1:50 AMLinz, Industriezeile$1151One-way2 transfers
LX3433+
LX3534+
RJX 7688:30 AM15h13Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport11:43 PMLinz Hbf$1801One-way2 transfers
LX3433+
LX3534+
IC 7488:30 AM12h58Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport9:28 PMLinz Hbf$2321One-way2 transfers
LX1727+
LX3534+
RJX 7689:35 AM14h08Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport11:43 PMLinz Hbf$2821One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Linz:
A bus is $150 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Linz costing on average $256.
A bus is $250 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Linz costing on average $355.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 58m.
Bus takes on average 15h 54m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Linz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Tiburtina and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, Frecciarossa to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
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