What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Linz?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Linz is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Linz?

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Linz is to fly and train which takes 5h 30m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Linz. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Linz/Donau Musiktheater via Graz P&R Webling, Wels Steiningerweg Nord and Wels Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Linz. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Linz Hbf via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Bologna to Linz?

The distance between Bologna and Linz is 700 km. The road distance is 667.5 km.

How do I travel from Bologna to Linz without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna to Linz without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €110 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Bologna to Linz?

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Bologna to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Linz bus from?

Bologna to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Linz train from?

Bologna to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Train or bus from Bologna to Linz?

The best way to get from Bologna to Linz is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Bologna to Linz bus arrive?

Bologna to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Graz P&R Webling station.

Where does the Bologna to Linz train arrive?

Bologna to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Linz is 667 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Bologna to Linz.

How do I get a train ticket from Bologna to Linz?

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Where can I stay near Linz?

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Bologna to Linz - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bologna to Linz by train, bus, night train (Trenitalia), car, night train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain 89
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
8h 12m
€113–273
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the night train from Venezia Mestre to Linz Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 3m
€50–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Graz P&R Weblingbus N1533
2. Take the bus from Graz P&R Webling to Welsbus 951
13h 35m
€56–97
Night train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the night train from Bologna Centrale to Wels Hbfnighttrain En
9h 58m
€137–206
Drive 667.5 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Linzcar 667.5 km
6h 46m
€109–158
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BLQ - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
5h 30m
€65–224
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FLR - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
6h 29m
€119–366
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BLQ - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz Hbftrain
7h 32m
€123–330
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FLR - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz Hbftrain
8h 30m
€143–452

Bologna to Linz by train

21Weekly Trains

8h 12mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 699.8 km
Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Linz Hbf via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Linz/Donau Musiktheater via Graz P&R Webling, Wels, Wels Steiningerweg Nord, and Wels Hbf in around 13h 35m.

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