How to get from Budapest to Linz
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Budapest to Linz by price and travel time.
- 368 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 5h 15m
- 11 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Linz. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 368 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
368 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €27Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 03mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€27Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 03m · directSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Linz: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest Népliget → Linzbus
FlixBus·5h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Budapest to Linz
FlixBus runs 11 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:45 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 11 | 00:45 | 23:45 |
| ÖBBtrain | 1 | 06:40 | 06:40 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:45
- 01:45
- 06:15
- 07:15
- 08:15
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 19:15
- 20:15
- 21:15
- 23:45
All departuresÖBB
- 06:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Linz works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Budapest Népliget to Linz, about 5h 15m. In total it's roughly €22 over 5h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Linz: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Linz?
The most useful route takes about 5h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Budapest to Linz?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:45 and the last at 23:45, from Budapest Népliget, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Budapest to Linz?
11 a day with FlixBus, between 00:45 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Budapest to Linz leave from?
Budapest Népliget with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Budapest to Linz?
The first train with ÖBB leaves at 06:40 and the last at 06:40, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Budapest to Linz?
1 a day with ÖBB, between 06:40 and 06:40.
How far is Linz from Budapest?
About 368 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Linz cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €22. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Budapest to Linz?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Linz?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026