What is the distance between Linz and Cologne?

The distance between Linz and Cologne is around 605 km (375 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Linz to Cologne?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hbf, in Linz, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

Bus Linz to Cologne from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Linz to Cologne on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15pm	Linz Wissensturm	16h 5m	6:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	2:55pm	Linz Industriezeile	14h 5m	5:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Linz Wissensturm	18h 55m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Linz Wissensturm	17h 10m	7:25am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Linz Industriezeile	14h 15m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Linz to Cologne on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30am	Linz Industriezeile	18h 40m	9:10pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Linz Industriezeile	14h 15m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Linz Industriezeile	14h 50m	10:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Linz to Cologne

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13train per day

8h 10mAverage Duration

605 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $178	Average Duration15h 50m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$69 - $487	Average Duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Union Ivkoni

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Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Where are the popular stops in Linz and Cologne?

Stops in Linz

A - Hbf

B - Industriezeile

C - Linz

D - Linz Busbahnhof - Wien Erdberg

E - Prinz-Eugen-Straße

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Linz to Cologne by bus

What is the distance between Linz and Cologne?
The distance between Linz and Cologne is around 605 km (375 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Linz to Cologne?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hbf, in Linz, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$47

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11-20

$47

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11-23

$47

The cheapest trip from Linz to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $47

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

You can expect to pay from $47 to $86 for a bus ticket from Linz to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $47 which is on 2025-11-23.