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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Bologna is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Bologna is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs €65 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Bologna?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Bologna?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Linz to Bologna?

The distance between Linz and Bologna is 776 km. The road distance is 650.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs €50 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Linz to Bologna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Bologna bus from?

Linz to Bologna bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Bologna train from?

Linz to Bologna train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz Hbf station.

Train or bus from Linz to Bologna?

The best way to get from Linz to Bologna is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Linz to Bologna bus arrive?

Linz to Bologna bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Munich Hackerbrücke station.

Where does the Linz to Bologna train arrive?

Linz to Bologna train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Linz to Bologna?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Bologna is 651 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Linz to Bologna.

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

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Where can I stay near Bologna?

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

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

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

Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane VIE - BLQ
5h 7m
€67–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Munich Hackerbrückebus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Bologna Centralebus N422 / ...
11h 40m
€44–94
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centraletrain 89
8h 54m
€52–165
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Linz Hbf to Venezia Mestrenighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
10h 53m
€62–304
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane MUC - BLQ
6h 32m
€112–358
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane MUC - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
7h 39m
€121–431
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane VIE - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
7h 30m
€91–275
Night train, train via Tarvisio
1. Take the night train from Linz Hbf to Tarvisio Boscoverdenighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Tarvisio Boscoverde to Bologna Centraletrain Nj
11h 34m
€79–520
Drive 650.7 km
1. Drive from Linz to Bolognacar 650.7 km
7h 6m
€105–151

Linz to Bologna by train

21Weekly Trains

8h 54mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 776.1 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Bologna Centrale via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Bologna Centrale via Munich Hackerbrücke and Munich central bus station in around 11h 40m.

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