Travel Information
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)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 8m Average total duration Fastest 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 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).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 59m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 774 · IR 700+
R 2004 · R 770010:34 AM7h22Zagreb Main Station5:56 PMLinz Hbf$351One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
IR 774 · IR 700+
R 2004 · R 770010:34 AM7h22Zagreb Main Station5:56 PMLinz Hbf$351One-way3 transfers
Fastest
LH1407+
LH73405:35 AM4h50Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport10:25 AMLinz Airport$5941One-way1 transfer
Other options
EC 78+
IR 7027:30 AM8h26Zagreb Main Station3:56 PMLinz Hbf$351One-way1 transfer
210 · IR 770 · IR 806+
S 2012:50 PM9h06Zagreb Main Station9:56 PMLinz Hbf$351One-way3 transfers
210+
EC 70+
IR 80412:50 PM11h06Zagreb Main Station11:56 PMLinz Hbf$351One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM10h15Zagreb, Bus Station4:45 AMLinz, Industriezeile$681One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 AM14h05Zagreb, Bus Station4:15 PMLinz, Industriezeile$681One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM12h15Zagreb, Bus Station2:25 AMLinz, Industriezeile$741One-way1 transfer
OU5500+
IC 74211:25 AM7h03Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport6:28 PMLinz Hbf$2741One-way1 transfer
OU5500+
IC 74411:25 AM8h03Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport7:28 PMLinz Hbf$2741One-way1 transfer
OU5500+
IC 64811:25 AM5h03Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport4:28 PMLinz Hbf$2871One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 26
May 27
May 28
May 29
May 30
May 31
Jun 01
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.

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).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 59m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Zagreb Main Station and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Zagreb to Linz: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
