How much is the bus ticket from Linz to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Linz to Cologne start at R 641. The average price for this route is around R 974. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Linz to Cologne?

The average bus journey time from Linz to Cologne is 15h 30m, covering a distance of 607 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 12h 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 9 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 02:15. And the latest bus departs at 21:50.

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

A bus trip from Linz to Cologne 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 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 12050 reviews.

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

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 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 R 587 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Linz to Cologne on 30 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:15	Linz Wissensturm	17h 10m	07:25	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Cheapest
	14:55	Linz Industriezeile	14h 5m	05:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	08:00	Linz Wissensturm	18h 55m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:05	Linz Industriezeile	18h 44m	17:49	Hbf	No tags
	14:15	Linz Wissensturm	17h 50m	08:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Linz to Cologne on 31 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:30	Linz Wissensturm	15h 50m	06:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	02:30	Linz Industriezeile	13h 5m	15:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	08:00	Linz Wissensturm	18h 55m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:05	Linz Industriezeile	18h 44m	17:49	Hbf	No tags
	14:30	Linz Wissensturm	16h 55m	07:25	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures from Linz to Cologne on 2 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:55	Linz Industriezeile	14h 5m	05:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
02:30	Linz Industriezeile	14h	16:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
08:00	Linz Wissensturm	18h 55m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
14:15	Linz Wissensturm	16h 5m	06:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
04:50	Linz Industriezeile	15h 50m	20:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Linz to Cologne on 4 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	02:30	Linz Industriezeile	15h 30m	18:00	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Cheapest
	02:30	Linz Industriezeile	14h	16:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:05	Linz Industriezeile	19h 52m	18:57	Hbf	No tags
	14:55	Linz Industriezeile	15h 5m	06:00	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 5:18 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Linz to Cologne

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 15 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 641, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

15h 30mAverage duration

607 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 641 - R 2 407	Average duration15h 30m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 032 - R 5 153	Average duration7h 32m	CO₂ emissions 15kg 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

3.5/512 163 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 978 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Linz to Cologne 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 Linz to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Linz to Cologne start at R 641. The average price for this route is around R 974. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Linz to Cologne?
The average bus journey time from Linz to Cologne is 15h 30m, covering a distance of 607 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 12h 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 9 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 02:15. And the latest bus departs at 21:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Linz to Cologne?
A bus trip from Linz to Cologne 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 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 12050 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Linz to Cologne?
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 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

28/01

R 1 033

29/01

R 726

Today

R 1 011

31/01

R 872

01/02

R 798

02/02

R 773

03/02

R 733

04/02

R 773

The cheapest trip from Linz to Cologne was searched and found on 29 Jan 2026 with a price of R 726

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 R 726 to R 1 061 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 R 733, which is on 2026-02-03.