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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zagreb to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $560.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$78 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $560 Average price | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Zagreb to Linz:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Linz costing on average $78 (€66).
A bus is $493 (€414) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Linz costing on average $560 (€470).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 17m.
Bus takes on average 9h 9m.
Tickets start at around $66 (€56) compared to roughly $150 (€126) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $84 (€70). The journey takes 8h 39m versus 4h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Zagreb to Linz
How to get from Zagreb to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus5:30 PM5h30Zagreb, Bus Station11:00 PMLinz, Industriezeile$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:30 PM5h30Zagreb, Bus Station11:00 PMLinz, Industriezeile$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OU440+
IC 6408:10 AM4h18Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport12:28 PMLinz Hbf$3171One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IR 774 · IR 700+
R 432 · R 200410:34 AM7h22Zagreb Main Station5:56 PMLinz Hbf$911One-way3 transfers 
EC 214+IR 576 · D 11008:16 AM8h40Zagreb Main Station4:56 PMLinz Hbf$1081One-way2 transfers
- OU440+RJX199768:10 AM4h33Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport12:43 PMLinz Hbf$3171One-way1 transfer
- OU440+RJX199568:10 AM6h33Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport2:43 PMLinz Hbf$3171One-way1 transfer
OS604+IC 64811:25 AM5h03Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport4:28 PMLinz Hbf$3631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Linz:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Linz costing on average $78 (€66).
A bus is $493 (€414) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Linz costing on average $560 (€470).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 17m.
Bus takes on average 9h 9m.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Linz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zagreb Main Station and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Danish Air Transport to go to Linz by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | REX to go to Linz by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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