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ITBudapest to Linz Train & Bus Tickets
From Budapest (Hungary) to Linz (Austria) · about 369 km
See prices for Budapest → Linz
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Budapest to Linz, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €22.98 for travel on 11 Nov 2026 (seen 22 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 5 h 25 min (11 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixBus |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 22 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Save with split tickets
On some days two tickets for the same train cost less than one through ticket. In recent checks the typical saving on Budapest to Linz was about €25, up to €25 (1 days checked).
Example: the 07:30 train on 15 Nov 2026. One ticket costs €91.80; the same train bought as two tickets, split at Wien Hbf, costs €66.80.
You stay on the same train. The journey is only split into two tickets at Wien Hbf; buy both and show both when the ticket is checked.
Two separate tickets: there is no connection guarantee if the train is late. Prices are as last checked, not a live quote; the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Budapest to Linz: what to expect
Budapest and Linz are about 369 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Hungary to Austria. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 369 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Budapest–Linz tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Sunday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €25.23, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Linz
- Johannes Kepler discovered his laws of planetary motion on 15 May 1618, while living in Linz. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The Pöstlingbergbahn, built in 1898, is described as the steepest mountain rail in the world. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The Linzertorte has been cited as the oldest cake ever to be named after a place. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Budapest to Linz
How long does the journey from Budapest to Linz take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 5 h 25 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 22 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Budapest to Linz?
The lowest fare seen recently is €22.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 11 Nov 2026 (seen 22 Oct 2026). Sunday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €25.23). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Which companies sell tickets from Budapest to Linz?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.