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Ten ways to Travel from Cologne to Linz

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Cheapest
By car (733 km)
6 h 13 min
733 km.
from $40
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Other
Rideshare
6 h 13 min
733 km.
from $9.56
Train
8 h 16 min
603 km.
from $207.55
Train, Plane (Train to Düsseldorf International Airport)
6 h 57 min
602 km.
from $242.42
Train, Plane (Train to Düsseldorf International Airport)
5 h 58 min
602 km.
from $188.49
Train, Plane (Train to Frankfurt)
5 h 3 min
602 km.
from $295.39
Bus, Plane (Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna International Airport)
6 h 5 min
602 km.
from $154.54
Bus, Plane (Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport)
6 h 35 min
602 km.
from $209.98
Train, Plane (Train to Düsseldorf International Airport)
7 h 12 min
602 km.
from $255.34

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.71–$394.40

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Linz
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$699.74
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$547.07
Plane from Frankfurt to Linz
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$699.74
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.43–$572.52
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.35–$381.68
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.35–$572.52

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$305.34
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$356.23
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.06–$305.34
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$407.12

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$305.34
Plane from Frankfurt to Linz
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$699.74
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$496.18

Lufthansa City

Website:
lufthansa-city.com/de/home.html
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.35–$368.96
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$34.35–$356.23

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.45–$62.34
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$59.80

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.62–$54.71
Train from Frankfurt to Passau
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Passau Hbf to Linz
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.17–$43.26
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$45.80
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$53.43
Train from Muenchen Ost to Linz
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.34–$69.97

WESTbahn Gmbh

Phone:
+43 1 89900
Email:
Website:
westbahn.at/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.63–$50.89
Train from Muenchen Ost to Linz
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$95.42

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.72–$40.71
Train from Flughafen Wien to Linz
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$58.52

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Passau Hbf to Linz
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$33.08
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$39.44

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Koeln Hbf to Linz
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.97–$216.28
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$190.84
Train from Muenchen Ost to Linz
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.62–$203.56

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.35–$48.35

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Passau Hbf to Linz
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.72–$40.71
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$47.07

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal to Linz
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$30.53–$49.62

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Köln to Linz/Donau
Ave. Duration:
10h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.27–$20.36

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Linz?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Linz is to bus which costs $13.04 - $17.39 and takes 10h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Linz?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Linz is to train and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $108.70 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln and arriving at Linz/Donau. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Linz?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Linz Hbf. This train operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Cologne to Linz?

The distance between Cologne and Linz is 726 km. The road distance is 734.1 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Linz without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Linz without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs $108.70 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Linz?

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Cologne to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Linz bus from?

Cologne to Linz bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Linz train from?

Cologne to Linz train services, operated by NS, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Linz?

The best way to get from Cologne to Linz is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs $108.70 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13.04 - $17.39 and takes 10h 31m. There are no good options to fly between Cologne to Linz.

Where does the Cologne to Linz bus arrive?

Cologne to Linz bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Linz/Donau station.

Where does the Cologne to Linz train arrive?

Cologne to Linz train services, operated by NS, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Linz is 734 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Cologne to Linz.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Linz?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne to Linz?

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Where can I stay near Linz?

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