How to travel from Zagreb to Linz

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Compare train and bus for Zagreb to Linz

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, and a bus costs an average of $39.

Distance: 189 miles (305 km)

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Driving

$55

Average price

$54

Average price

Cheapest

$155

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 38m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 29m

Average total duration

7h 59m

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4h 35m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Linz is a train with an average price of $54 (€43).

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

A train is $0.77 (€0.62) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zagreb to Linz costing on average $55 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Linz is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 38m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 59m.

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

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from Zagreb to Linz

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • ÖBBIR 774 · IR 700+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 2004 · R 7700
    10:34 AM7h22
    Zagreb Main Station
    5:56 PMLinz Hbf
    $351One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • ÖBBIR 774 · IR 700+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 2004 · R 7700
    10:34 AM7h22
    Zagreb Main Station
    5:56 PMLinz Hbf
    $351One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1407+Danish Air TransportLH7340
    5:35 AM4h50
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    10:25 AMLinz Airport
    $5941One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 78+ÖBBIR 702
    7:30 AM8h26
    Zagreb Main Station
    3:56 PMLinz Hbf
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB210 · IR 770 · IR 806+ÖBB | S-BahnS 20
    12:50 PM9h06
    Zagreb Main Station
    9:56 PMLinz Hbf
    $351One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBB210+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 70+ÖBBIR 804
    12:50 PM11h06
    Zagreb Main Station
    11:56 PMLinz Hbf
    $351One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 PM10h15
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    4:45 AMLinz, Industriezeile
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:10 AM14h05
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    4:15 PMLinz, Industriezeile
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:10 PM12h15
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    2:25 AMLinz, Industriezeile
    $741One-way
    1 transfer
  • Croatia AirlinesOU5500+ÖBB | InterCityIC 742
    11:25 AM7h03
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    6:28 PMLinz Hbf
    $2741One-way
    1 transfer
  • Croatia AirlinesOU5500+ÖBB | InterCityIC 744
    11:25 AM8h03
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    7:28 PMLinz Hbf
    $2741One-way
    1 transfer
  • Croatia AirlinesOU5500+ÖBB | InterCityIC 648
    11:25 AM5h03
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    4:28 PMLinz Hbf
    $2871One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zagreb 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 Zagreb to Linz.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Zagreb and Linz including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Linz is a train with an average price of $54 (€43).

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

A train is $0.77 (€0.62) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zagreb to Linz costing on average $55 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Linz is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 38m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 59m.

The distance from Zagreb to Linz is approximately 189 miles (305 km).
The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Linz is:
  • Around 4 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zagreb to Linz:
  • Trains mostly depart from Zagreb Main Station and arrive in Linz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zagreb to Linz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | REX, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) to go to Linz by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zagreb to Linz:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Zagreb to Linz often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Salzburg, Munich, Budapest. 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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