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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Linz Industriezeile | Cheapest | |||||
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Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Linz Industriezeile | No tags | |||||
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Hbf | No tags | |||||
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Linz
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Linz. The journey takes about 8 hours 12 minutes and with fares starting at just US$51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cologne and Linz?
Cologne
- A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany - C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany - D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany - E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany - F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany
Linz
- A
Hbf
Wissensturm, Kärntnerstraße, 4020 Linz-City, Austria - B
Linz/Donau Franckstraße
Linz/Donau Franckstraße Bahnhof, 4020 Linz, Austria
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Linz by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Linz?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Linz start from US$51. The average price for this train route is around US$176. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Linz?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Linz is 8h 12m, covering a distance of 605 km. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 21m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Linz route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 20 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Linz?
The earliest train from Cologne to Linz departs at 06:27. And the latest train departs at 23:57.
Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Linz?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Linz?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Linz?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Linz?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Linz was searched and found on 13 Jun 2026 with a price of US$107To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Linz as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$107 to US$311 for a train ticket from Cologne to Linz based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$107, which is on 2026-06-13.
