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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Prague is to bus which costs 420 Kč - 750 Kč and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Prague is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs 950 Kč - 1 400 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Prague?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Linz central train station station and arriving at Prague. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Prague?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Linz to Prague?

The distance between Linz and Prague is 288 km. The road distance is 243.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Prague without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs 450 Kč - 3 000 Kč.

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

The train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Linz to Prague bus from?

Linz to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz central train station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Prague train from?

Linz to Prague train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Linz Hbf station.

Train or bus from Linz to Prague?

The best way to get from Linz to Prague is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs 450 Kč - 3 000 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 420 Kč - 750 Kč and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Linz to Prague bus arrive?

Linz to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Prague station.

Where does the Linz to Prague train arrive?

Linz to Prague train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Can I drive from Linz to Prague?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Prague is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Linz to Prague.

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

Book your Linz to Prague train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Linz to Prague?

Book your Linz to Prague bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Prague?

There are 4039+ hotels available in Prague.

Linz to Prague - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Linz to Prague by train, bus, car, 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 Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni NadraziEc
3h 45m
Kč 450–3,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz central train station to Prague197
4h 5m
Kč 420–750
Drive 243.5 km
1. Drive from Linz to Prague243.5 km
2h 37m
Kč 955–1,379
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wien
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)VIE - PRG
4h 16m
Kč 2,090–6,217
Train via České Budějovice
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Ceske BudejoviceEc
2. Take the train from Ceske Budejovice to Praha-VrsoviceRe / ...
4h 21m
Kč 809–1,481

Linz to Prague by train

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3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 287.8 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Prague, Czechia?

ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi every 4 hours. Tickets cost Kč 450–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Railjet also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Linz central train station to Prague twice daily. Tickets cost Kč 420–750 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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