How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Linz?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Linz start at R 881. The average price for this route is around R 1 124. 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 12h 29m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Linz 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 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 15.2113 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 12448 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 4.0 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 905 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cologne to Linz on 14 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 55m	16:15	Linz Industriezeile	Cheapest
Bus	13:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 55m	02:30	Linz Industriezeile	Fastest
Bus	17:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	18h 5m	11:05	Linz Industriezeile	No tags
Bus	18:10	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	16h 55m	11:05	Linz Industriezeile	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Linz on 15 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:55	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	16h 35m	02:30	Linz Industriezeile	Cheapest
Bus	13:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	12h 55m	02:30	Linz Industriezeile	Fastest
Bus	21:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	16h	13:00	Linz Wissensturm	No tags
Bus	08:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	15h 34m	23:49	Linz Industriezeile	No tags
Bus	08:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 5m	01:40	Linz Industriezeile	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:22 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Linz

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Linz. The journey takes about 16 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 881, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

16h 35mAverage duration

609 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 881 - R 2 308	Average duration16h 35m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 278 - R 5 020	Average duration7h 59m	CO₂ emissions 15kg 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
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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 471 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.7/51 988 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.8

AT bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Ecolines, RegioJet

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 881. The average price for this route is around R 1 124. 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 12h 29m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Linz 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 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 15.2113 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 12448 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 4.0 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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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Linz was searched and found on 14 Apr 2026 with a price of R 905

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 905 to R 1 050 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 939, which is on 2026-04-15.