How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Linz?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Linz start from $58. The average price for this route is around $85. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Linz?

The average bus travel time from Cologne to Linz is 16h 30m, covering a distance of 607 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 29m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Linz route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Union Ivkoni .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Linz?

The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Linz at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.

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

A bus trip from Cologne to Linz generates an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Cologne to Linz?

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 12050 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Linz?

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 Cologne to Linz?

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 Cologne to Linz from $53 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Linz on January 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	18h 50m	6:25pm	Linz Wissensturm	Cheapest
	12:55pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	13h 35m	2:30am	Linz Industriezeile	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	18h 26m	10:40am	Linz Industriezeile	No tags
	9:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	16h	1:00pm	Linz Wissensturm	No tags
	8:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	15h 34m	11:49pm	Linz Industriezeile	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:07 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Linz

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Linz. The journey takes about 16 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

16h 30mAverage Duration

607 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $168	Average Duration16h 30m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$87 - $308	Average Duration6h 41m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Linz?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Linz

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,162 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,978 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wi‑Fi0.9

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Linz by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Linz?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Linz start from $58. The average price for this route is around $85. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Linz?
The average bus travel time from Cologne to Linz is 16h 30m, covering a distance of 607 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 29m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Linz route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Linz?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Linz at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Linz?
A bus trip from Cologne to Linz generates an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cologne to Linz?
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 12050 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Linz?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Linz?
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 Cologne to Linz?
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.

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$92

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$98

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02-03

$62

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Linz was searched and found on Feb 3, 2026 with a price of $62

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 $62 to $105 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 $62 which is on 2026-02-03.