How much is the bus ticket from Linz to Cologne?

The cheapest coach tickets from Linz to Cologne start from £28. The average price for this route is around £44. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Linz to Cologne?

The average bus journey time from Linz to Cologne is 16h 5m, covering a distance of 368 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Linz to Cologne?

The earliest bus departs from Linz to Cologne at 02:30. And the latest bus departs at 21:50.

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

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

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

Based on Busbud reviews, 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 £25 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Linz to Cologne on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:55	Linz Industriezeile	15h 5m	06:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	22:20	Linz Industriezeile	12h 25m	10:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	22:20	Linz Industriezeile	13h 45m	12:05	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
Bus	14:55	Linz Industriezeile	15h 5m	06:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	21:50	Linz Industriezeile	14h 55m	12:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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 £37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17train per day

8h 10mAverage duration

375 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£28 - £96	Average duration16h 5m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£37 - £248	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
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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

3.5/511,490 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,950 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Linz to Cologne

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

How much is the bus ticket from Linz to Cologne?
The cheapest coach tickets from Linz to Cologne start from £28. The average price for this route is around £44. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Linz to Cologne?
The average bus journey time from Linz to Cologne is 16h 5m, covering a distance of 368 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Linz to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Linz to Cologne at 02:30. And the latest bus departs at 21:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Linz to Cologne?
A bus journey from Linz to Cologne produces an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Linz to Cologne?
Based on Busbud reviews, 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

29/11

£42

30/11

£25

Today

£44

02/12

No data

03/12

£35

04/12

£25

05/12

£45

06/12

£42

The cheapest trip from Linz to Cologne was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £25

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 £25 to £91 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 £25, 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.