How to get from Linz to Budapest
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Linz to Budapest by price and travel time.
- 368 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 4h 18m
- 12 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Linz to Budapest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 05m 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.
This fare comes from a search on October 13, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
368 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €338Checked Oct 15 | 6h 10m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €34Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 18mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€338Checked Oct 156h 10m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€34Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 18m · directSee Train details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Linz to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Linz → Budapest Népligetbus
FlixBus·5h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Linz to Budapest
FlixBus runs 12 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 12 | 00:15 | 23:59 |
All departures
- 00:15
- 01:15
- 02:15
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 14:20
- 15:20
- 16:20
- 21:59
- 22:59
- 23:59
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
FlixBusLinz-Budapest NépligetBook →
DATLinz-FrankfurtSee live options and dates →
DATFrankfurt-BudapestSee live options and dates →
ÖBBLinz-BudapestBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, DAT, ÖBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Linz to Budapest works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Linz to Budapest Népliget, about 5h 5m. In total it's roughly €29 over 5h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Linz to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Linz to Budapest?
The most useful route takes about 5h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Linz to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:15 and the last at 23:59, from Linz Industriezeile, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Linz to Budapest?
12 a day with FlixBus, between 00:15 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Linz to Budapest leave from?
Linz Industriezeile with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Budapest from Linz?
About 368 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Linz to Budapest cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €29. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Linz to Budapest?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, DAT, ÖBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Linz to Budapest?
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: 15 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 13 Oct 2026