What is the distance between Cologne and Linz?

The distance covered from Cologne to Linz is 605 km (375 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Linz?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Hbf, in Linz.

Bus Cologne to Linz from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Linz on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	18h 50m	6:25pm	Linz Wissensturm	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	14h 55m	11:55am	Linz Industriezeile	Fastest
Bus	9:00pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	16h	1:00pm	Linz Wissensturm	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	15h 39m	11:49pm	Linz Industriezeile	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	17h 10m	1:45am	Linz Industriezeile	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18train per day

6h 55mAverage Duration

604 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$52 - $228	Average Duration16h 35m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$102 - $463	Average Duration6h 55m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Linz?

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
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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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,442 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Linz by bus

What is the distance between Cologne and Linz?
The distance covered from Cologne to Linz is 605 km (375 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Linz?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Hbf, in Linz.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-23

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11-24

$47

Today

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11-26

$79

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11-28

$47

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Linz was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $47

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 $47 to $117 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 $47 which is on 2025-11-28.