How much is the bus ticket from Linz to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Linz to Cologne start from $51. The average price for this route is around $82. 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 Linz to Cologne?

The average bus travel time from Linz to Cologne is 16h 5m, covering a distance of 593 km. The quickest bus can get 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 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Union Ivkoni .

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

The earliest bus departs from Linz to Cologne at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.

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

A bus trip from Linz to Cologne 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 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 11380 reviews.

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

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 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 $46 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Linz to Cologne on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:55pm	Linz Industriezeile	14h 55m	5:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Linz Industriezeile	14h 15m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Linz Wissensturm	18h 55m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Linz Wissensturm	16h 5m	6:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Linz Wissensturm	17h 10m	7:25am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:16 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go 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 $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17train per day

8h 10mAverage Duration

604 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $178	Average Duration16h 5m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$69 - $458	Average Duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Linz and Cologne?

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

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

3.5/511,483 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,949 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Linz to Cologne 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 Linz to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Linz to Cologne start from $51. The average price for this route is around $82. 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 Linz to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Linz to Cologne is 16h 5m, covering a distance of 593 km. The quickest bus can get 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 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Linz to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Linz to Cologne at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Linz to Cologne?
A bus trip from Linz to Cologne 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 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 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Linz to Cologne?
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 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

11-29

$78

11-30

$47

Today

$81

12-02

No data

12-03

$65

12-04

$46

12-05

$83

12-06

$77

The cheapest trip from Linz to Cologne was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $46

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 $46 to $169 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 $46 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.