The cheapest and fastest trains from Linz to Budapest
Cheapest price
53S$
Average price
83S$
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
366 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linz to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linz to Budapest will cost around 83S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 53S$.
Of the 46 trains that leave Linz for Budapest every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 366 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
EC 4635:10 AM4h19Linz Hbf9:29 AMBudapest Keleti53 S$1One-way0 changes
IC 545+
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)8:32 AM11h26Linz Hbf7:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld62 S$1One-way1 change
IC 547+
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)9:32 AM10h26Linz Hbf7:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld62 S$1One-way1 change
RJX19973+
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)9:17 AM10h41Linz Hbf7:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld62 S$1One-way1 change
RJX 769 · RJX 2676:17 AM4h18Linz Hbf10:35 AMBudapest Keleti64 S$1One-way1 change
RJX19973+
EC 1439:17 AM3h45Linz Hbf1:02 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld92 S$1One-way1 change
RJX199298:17 AM4h02Linz Hbf12:19 PMBudapest Keleti92 S$1One-way0 changes
RJX199155:17 PM4h02Linz Hbf9:19 PMBudapest Keleti92 S$1One-way0 changes
EC 1217+
D 347+
S 805:28 PM4h05Linz Hbf9:33 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld86 S$1One-way2 changes
EC 463+
EN 404675:10 AM4h09Linz Hbf9:19 AMBudapest Keleti136 S$1One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Linz to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 23S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 23S$, and a flight costs an average of 390S$.
Distance: 366 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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92S$ Average Price | 35S$ Average Price Cheapest | 390S$ Average Price |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Linz to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Linz to Budapest trains for tomorrow, Friday, 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 463+ EN 40467 | 5:10 AM Linz Hbf | 4h09 | 9:19 AM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
EC 463 | 5:10 AM Linz Hbf | 4h19 | 9:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 256+ RJX 267 | 5:30 AM Linz Hbf | 5h05 | 10:35 AM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 769 · RJX 267 | 6:17 AM Linz Hbf | 4h18 | 10:35 AM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
IC 541+ EC 141 | 6:32 AM Linz Hbf | 4h57 | 11:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 761+ EC 141 | 7:17 AM Linz Hbf | 4h12 | 11:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX19929 | 8:17 AM Linz Hbf | 4h02 | 12:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19979+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:17 AM Linz Hbf | 7h41 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX19979+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:17 AM Linz Hbf | 4h41 | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
NJ 40421+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:27 AM Linz Hbf | 4h31 | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
IC 545+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:32 AM Linz Hbf | 7h26 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
IC 545+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:32 AM Linz Hbf | 11h26 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
IC 545+ EC 143 | 8:32 AM Linz Hbf | 4h30 | 1:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
IC 545+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:32 AM Linz Hbf | 4h26 | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
IC 545+ EC 143+ R 3335 | 8:32 AM Linz Hbf | 5h13 | 1:45 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
RJX19973+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:17 AM Linz Hbf | 10h41 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX19973+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:17 AM Linz Hbf | 6h41 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX19973+ EC 143 | 9:17 AM Linz Hbf | 3h45 | 1:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX19973+ EC 143+ R 3335 | 9:17 AM Linz Hbf | 4h28 | 1:45 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
IC 547+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:32 AM Linz Hbf | 6h26 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
IC 547+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:32 AM Linz Hbf | 10h26 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
IC 547+ RJX 61 | 9:32 AM Linz Hbf | 5h03 | 2:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 61 | 10:17 AM Linz Hbf | 4h18 | 2:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 549+ EC 145 | 10:32 AM Linz Hbf | 5h03 | 3:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX19975+ EC 145 | 11:17 AM Linz Hbf | 4h18 | 3:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
IC 641+ RJX 63 | 11:32 AM Linz Hbf | 5h03 | 4:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 63 | 12:17 PM Linz Hbf | 4h18 | 4:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 643+ EC 147 | 12:32 PM Linz Hbf | 4h57 | 5:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 186+ EC 147 | 1:17 PM Linz Hbf | 4h12 | 5:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
IC 645+ RJX 65 | 1:32 PM Linz Hbf | 4h57 | 6:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 65 | 2:17 PM Linz Hbf | 4h12 | 6:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 647+ EC 149 | 2:32 PM Linz Hbf | 4h57 | 7:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX19977+ EC 149 | 3:17 PM Linz Hbf | 4h12 | 7:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
IC 649+ RJX 67 | 3:32 PM Linz Hbf | 5h03 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 67 | 4:17 PM Linz Hbf | 4h18 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 741+ RJX19915 | 4:32 PM Linz Hbf | 4h47 | 9:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX19915 | 5:17 PM Linz Hbf | 4h02 | 9:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 1217+ S 80+ D 347 | 5:28 PM Linz Hbf | 4h05 | 9:33 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 changes | |
IC 743+ EC 341 | 5:32 PM Linz Hbf | 5h03 | 10:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Linz to Budapest
Trains from Linz to Budapest run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 39S$ but you can travel from only 23S$ by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 366 km distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 366 km |
Average train duration 4h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price 39S$ |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 45m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: ÖBB, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX from Linz to Budapest trainsÖBB, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX trains will get you between Linz and Budapest from 23S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | InterCity
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FAQs: Linz to Budapest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Linz to Budapest by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Linz and Budapest
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Bahnhofplatz
- Restaurant Josef Linz
- Das Anton
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €1
- Hotel Schillerpark
- Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark
- Park Inn by Radisson Linz
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 9-12
- Tram: Lines 1, 2, 3, 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30



