There are 6 ways to get from Bolzano to Linz by train, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia), or plane
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Train via Salzburg
best- Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Nj
- Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
6h 7m€39–139Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Bolzano Bozen to Linz/Donau Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 23m€30–99Bus
- Take the bus from Bolzano South to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 095 / ...
- Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus 1921
7h€34–56Drive 414.9 km
- Drive from Bolzano to Linzcar 414.9 km
4h 28m€69–99Train
- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Brennero - Brennertrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Rjx
6h 14m€63–150Train, fly
- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitschtrain
- Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane INN - VIE
- Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
6h 40m€195–474
Bolzano to Linz by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Linz is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Bolzano to Linz is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolzano to Linz. However, there are services departing from Bolzano South and arriving at Linz Industriezeile via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Bolzano Bozen and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Bolzano and Linz is 437 km. The road distance is 414.9 km.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Linz without a car is to train via Salzburg which takes 6h 7m and costs €35 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Bolzano to Linz, including transfers.
Bolzano to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.
Bolzano to Linz train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Bolzano-Bozen station.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Linz is to train via Salzburg which takes 6h 7m and costs €35 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Bolzano, Italy and Linz, Austria?
You can take a train from Bolzano-Bozen to Linz Hauptbahnhof via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolzano South to Linz Industriezeile via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße in around 7h.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Innsbruck Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–290
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Train from Bolzano-Bozen to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–94
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €90–94
- Couchette Carriage
- €55–70
- Seating Carriage
- €25–31
Night train from Bolzano Bozen to Linz/Donau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–99
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €96–99
- Couchette Carriage
- €60–75
- Seating Carriage
- €30–40
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bolzano South to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Linz Industriezeile
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Bolzano to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.
Bolzano to Linz train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolzano to Linz is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Bolzano to Linz.
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