How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Linz?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Linz start from DKK 308. The average price for this route is around DKK 505. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Linz?

The average bus travel time from Cologne to Linz is 16h 5m, covering a distance of 599 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 29m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Linz route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Union Ivkoni .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Linz?

The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Linz at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Linz?

A bus trip from Cologne to Linz generates an estimated 14.957575 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Cologne to Linz?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12712 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Linz?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Linz?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Linz?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Cologne to Linz from DKK 283 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Linz on June 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 55m	7:30am	Linz Industriezeile	Cheapest
	11:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 29m	11:49pm	Linz Industriezeile	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	17h 26m	1:40am	Linz Industriezeile	No tags
	9:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	16h	1:00pm	Linz Wissensturm	No tags
	1:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 55m	2:30am	Linz Industriezeile	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Linz on June 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:55am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	13h 54m	11:49pm	Linz Industriezeile	Cheapest
	11:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 29m	11:49pm	Linz Industriezeile	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	17h 26m	1:40am	Linz Industriezeile	No tags
	9:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	16h	1:00pm	Linz Wissensturm	No tags
	1:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 55m	2:30am	Linz Industriezeile	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:27 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Linz

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Linz. The journey takes about 7 hours 59 minutes, and with fares starting at just DKK 333, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13train per day

7h 59mAverage Duration

605 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceDKK 308 - DKK 1,280	Average Duration16h 5m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceDKK 333 - DKK 2,249	Average Duration7h 59m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Linz?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Linz

A
Hbf
Wissensturm, Kärntnerstraße, 4020 Linz-City, Austria
B
Industriezeile
Industriezeile, 4020 Linz, Austria
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C
Linz
Hauptplatz 10, 4020 Linz-City, Austria
D
Linz Busbahnhof - Wien Erdberg
Anschlussstelle St. Marx, 1030 Wien, Austria
E
Prinz-Eugen-Straße
Prinz-Eugen-Straße 13, 4020 Linz, Austria

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,748 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.7/52,000 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wi‑Fi0.8

AT bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Ecolines, KLR Bus

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Linz by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Linz?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Linz start from DKK 308. The average price for this route is around DKK 505. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Linz?
The average bus travel time from Cologne to Linz is 16h 5m, covering a distance of 599 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 29m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Linz route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Linz?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Linz at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Linz?
A bus trip from Cologne to Linz generates an estimated 14.957575 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cologne to Linz?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12712 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Linz?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Linz?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Linz?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05-31

DKK 380

06-01

DKK 406

Today

DKK 393

06-03

DKK 503

06-04

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Linz was searched and found on May 31, 2026 with a price of DKK 380

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Linz, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from DKK 380 to DKK 1,037 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Linz based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at DKK 503 which is on 2026-06-03.