How to get from Istanbul to Linz
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Linz. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 47m by flight, bus, train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1408 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €81, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on September 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1408 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €152Checked Sep 7 | 8h 47m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €187Checked Sep 6 | 34h 42m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€152Checked Sep 78h 47m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€187Checked Sep 634h 42m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Linz: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul Airport → Vienna Internationalflight
Turkish Airlines·2h 15m - 2Vienna West → ViennabusCity transit·10m
- 3Vienna → Linztrain
ÖBB·1h 19m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →City transitVienna West-ViennaBook →ÖBBVienna-Linz, Salzburg-LinzBook →
FlixBusİstanbul Alibeyköy-Edirne, Sofia-SalzburgBook →
ArdaTurEdirne-SofiaBook →On this route you travel with Turkish Airlines, City transit, ÖBB, FlixBus, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Linz works
Start with a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Vienna, about 2h 15m. Transfer in Vienna West and continue by City transit bus on to Vienna (10 min). Transfer in Vienna and continue by ÖBB train on to Linz (1h 19m). In total it's roughly €152 over 8h 47m, 2 transfers.
Istanbul to Linz: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Linz?
The most useful route takes about 8h 47m by flight, bus, train, 2 transfers.
How far is Linz from Istanbul?
About 1408 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Linz cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €81 to €187. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Linz?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 8h 47m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Linz?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 8h 47m. About 4h 18m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Linz?
On this route you travel with Turkish Airlines, City transit, ÖBB, FlixBus, ArdaTur.
Can you get from Istanbul to Linz without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus, train takes about 34h 42m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Linz?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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