How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Linz?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Linz start at R 609. The average price for this route is around R 1 162. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Linz?

The average bus journey time from Cologne to Linz is 16h 35m, covering a distance of 609 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10h 15m and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Linz route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Union Ivkoni .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Linz?

The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Linz at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.

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

A bus trip from Cologne to Linz produces an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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 11504 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 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 R 1 518 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Cologne to Linz on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	16h	13:00	Linz Wissensturm	No tags
Bus	23:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	16h 40m	16:05	Linz Industriezeile	No tags
Bus	14:45	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	10h 30m	01:15	Linz Wissensturm	No tags
Bus	09:30	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	11h	20:30	Linz Wissensturm	No tags
Bus	17:00	Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport	10h 45m	03:45	Linz Wissensturm	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Linz

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Linz. The journey takes about 6 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 206, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13train per day

6h 55mAverage duration

604 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 609 - R 2 710	Average duration16h 35m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 206 - R 4 873	Average duration6h 55m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Linz?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
Visit page
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

Stops in Linz

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

3.5/511 624 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 955 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Linz by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 609. The average price for this route is around R 1 162. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Linz?
The average bus journey time from Cologne to Linz is 16h 35m, covering a distance of 609 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10h 15m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Linz route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Linz?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Linz at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Linz?
A bus trip from Cologne to Linz produces an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 11504 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Linz?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 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.

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R 1 518

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Linz was searched and found on 21 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 518

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 R 1 518 to R 2 646 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 R 1 518, which is on 2025-12-21.