What is the distance between Linz and Cologne?

About 375 miles (605 km) separate Linz and Cologne.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Linz to Cologne?

If you're headed to Cologne from Linz, chances are that your bus will leave from Hbf and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cologne Cathedral, Cologne cable cars, Hohenzollern Bridge, Cologne Zoo and Roman Praetorium.

Bus Linz to Cologne from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Linz to Cologne on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15pm	Linz Wissensturm	17h 10m	7:25am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Cheapest
Bus	2:55pm	Linz Industriezeile	14h 5m	5:00am	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	2:30am	Linz Industriezeile	14h 15m	4:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Linz to Cologne

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13train per day

8h 10mAverage Duration

375 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $251	Average Duration15h 30m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $335	Average Duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,354 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Linz and Cologne?

Stops in Linz

A - Hbf

B - Industriezeile

C - Linz

D - Linz Busbahnhof - Wien Erdberg

E - Prinz-Eugen-Straße

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Linz to Cologne by bus

What is the distance between Linz and Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Linz to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11/15

$47

11/16

$33

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$33

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The cheapest trip from Linz to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $33

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 $33 to $60 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 $33 which is on 2025-11-20.