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Compare train and bus 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 train with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $59, and a bus costs an average of $63.
Distance: 451 miles (727 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$81 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $321 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 10m Average total duration Fastest 12h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 57m Average total duration 15h 27m 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 train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Linz costing on average $99 (€79).
A train is $419 (€335) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Linz costing on average $501 (€400).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 40m.
Bus takes on average 15h 27m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:25 PM18h30Rome10:55 AMLinz$661One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
4:25 PM18h30Rome10:55 AMLinz$661One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:30 AM18h20Rome12:50 AMLinz$1551One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:00 PM19h15Rome3:15 PMLinz$1001One-way0 transfers
11:45 AM20h30Rome8:15 AMLinz$1091One-way0 transfers
10:10 AM20h50Rome7:00 AMLinz$1261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Linz:
A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Linz costing on average $99 (€79).
A train is $419 (€335) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Linz costing on average $501 (€400).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 40m.
Bus takes on average 15h 27m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 and bus 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 FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Linz by train.
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