How much is the bus ticket from Linz to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Linz to Cologne start at R 608. The average price for this route is around R 1 182. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Linz to Cologne?

The average bus journey time from Linz to Cologne is 15h 50m, covering a distance of 593 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10h 45m and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Linz to Cologne route?

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

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Linz to Cologne?

The earliest bus departs from Linz to Cologne at 02:15. And the latest bus departs at 21:50.

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

A bus trip from Linz to Cologne produces an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Linz to Cologne?

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 11504 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Linz to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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

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 Linz to Cologne from R 664 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Linz to Cologne on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:50	Linz Industriezeile	14h 15m	12:05	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Cheapest
14:55	Linz Industriezeile	14h 5m	05:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
08:00	Linz Wissensturm	18h 55m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
14:15	Linz Wissensturm	16h 5m	06:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
14:15	Linz Wissensturm	17h 10m	07:25	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures from Linz to Cologne on 21 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:20	Linz Industriezeile	17h 35m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	02:30	Linz Industriezeile	13h 5m	15:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	08:00	Linz Wissensturm	18h 55m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:30	Linz Industriezeile	18h 26m	20:56	Hbf	No tags
	14:30	Linz Wissensturm	15h 50m	06:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Linz to Cologne on 22 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:50	Linz Industriezeile	14h 50m	12:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	14:55	Linz Industriezeile	14h 5m	05:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	08:00	Linz Wissensturm	18h 55m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:30	Linz Industriezeile	19h 13m	21:43	Hbf	No tags
	14:15	Linz Wissensturm	16h 5m	06:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Linz to Cologne on 23 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:05	Linz Industriezeile	18h 38m	17:43	Hbf	Cheapest
	02:30	Linz Industriezeile	14h 15m	16:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	08:00	Linz Wissensturm	18h 55m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:30	Linz Industriezeile	19h 13m	21:43	Hbf	No tags
	14:15	Linz Wissensturm	16h 5m	06:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:43 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 822, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

8h 10mAverage duration

604 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 608 - R 2 389	Average duration15h 50m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 822 - R 5 235	Average duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Linz and Cologne?

Stops in Linz

A
Industriezeile
Industriezeile, 4020 Linz, Austria
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B
Hbf
Wissensturm, Kärntnerstraße, 4020 Linz-City, Austria
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

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 625 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 955 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Linz to Cologne by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Linz to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Linz to Cologne start at R 608. The average price for this route is around R 1 182. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Linz to Cologne?
The average bus journey time from Linz to Cologne is 15h 50m, covering a distance of 593 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10h 45m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Linz to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Linz to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Linz to Cologne at 02:15. And the latest bus departs at 21:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Linz to Cologne?
A bus trip from Linz to Cologne produces an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Linz to Cologne?
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 11504 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Linz to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Linz to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Linz to Cologne?
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

14/12

R 1 419

15/12

No data

Today

R 1 004

17/12

No data

18/12

R 801

19/12

R 1 043

20/12

No data

21/12

R 1 598

The cheapest trip from Linz to Cologne was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of R 801

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 R 801 to R 2 197 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 R 801, which is on 2025-12-18.