What is the distance between Cologne and Linz?

About 375 miles (605 km) separate Cologne and Linz.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Linz?

If you're headed to Linz from Cologne, chances are that your bus will leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Hbf. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Linz?

Once in Linz, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Ars Electronica Centre, Pöstlingberg Adventure World, Mariendom or New Cathedral, Schlossmuseum Linz & Old Town and Linzer Torte.

Bus Cologne to Linz from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cologne to Linz on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	16h	1:00pm	Linz Wissensturm	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	16h 40m	4:05pm	Linz Industriezeile	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	16h	1:00pm	Linz Wissensturm	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	20h 15m	6:25pm	Linz Wissensturm	No tags
Bus	10:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 45m	4:05pm	Linz Industriezeile	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Linz

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Linz. The journey takes about 6 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18train per day

6h 55mAverage Duration

375 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $158	Average Duration16h	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $321	Average Duration6h 55m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

AT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Linz?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Linz

A - Hbf

B - Industriezeile

C - Linz

D - Linz Busbahnhof - Wien Erdberg

E - Prinz-Eugen-Straße

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Linz by bus

What is the distance between Cologne and Linz?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Linz?
What are the best sights and things to do in Linz?

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

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11/17

$33

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11/20

$51

11/21

$33

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Linz was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $33

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 $33 to $62 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 $33 which is on 2025-11-21.