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There are 5 ways to get from Bratislava to Linz by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Linz/Donau Hbftrain train Rjx
    2h 11m
    €12–60

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bratislava Most SNP to Vienna Main train stationbus bus Slovak Lines
    2. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Linz/Donau Hbftrain train Rjx
    3h 23m
    €26–106

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Linz Industriezeilebus bus 1291 / ...
    3h 50m
    €22–40

  4. Drive 244.1 km

    1. Drive from Bratislava to Linzcar car 244.1 km
    2h 44m
    €40–57

  5. Train via Vienna

    1. Take the train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Wien Hbftrain train 7776 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    2h 20m
    €26–174

Bratislava to Linz by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Bratislava, Slovakia and Linz, Austria?

Railjet operates a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Linz/Donau Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Linz Industriezeile once daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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