Trains tickets from Linz to Cologne

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TomorrowJun 16
from $59
TueJun 17
from $56
WedJun 18
from $100
ThuJun 19
from $85
FriJun 20
from $113
SatJun 21
from $120
SunJun 22
from $175
MonJun 23

Next departures to Cologne

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Linz
    Departure location: Linz Industriezeile
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Linz
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Linz
    Departure location: Linz Industriezeile
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Linz
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 16 at
    Departure city: Linz
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: June 16 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn + InterCity + Regionalbahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn + InterCity + Regionalbahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Linz to Cologne.

Bus
Average Price$34 - $134Average Duration15h 20m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average Price$49 - $303Average Duration8h 4m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Linz to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 8 hours 4 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3.545454545454545train per day
8h 4mAverage Duration
$49Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Train Linz to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$91
Average train trip duration8h 4m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure7:34am
Distance375 miles (604 km)
Latest train departure11:30pm

Linz to Cologne Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/13
$142
06/14
$119
Today
$143
06/16
$119
06/17
$83
06/18
$107
06/19
$114
06/20
$107
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Linz to Cologne was searched and found on Jun 17, 2025 with a price of $83

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

You can expect to pay from $83 to $277 for a train ticket from Linz to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-06-17.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Linz to Cologne is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Cologne you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Linz and Cologne compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Linz to Cologne.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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