There are 5 ways to get from Linz to Bratislava by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Linz Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Rjx
2h 9m€12–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
- Take the bus from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Bratislava Most SNP Novy Mostbus
3h 32m€31–106Drive 245.1 km
- Drive from Linz to Bratislavacar 245.1 km
2h 44m€41–59Train via Vienna
- Take the train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Re / ...
2h 27m€37–147Bus
- Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus 1291 / ...
3h 55m€19–35
Linz to Bratislava by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Linz to Bratislava is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Linz to Bratislava is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €12 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Bratislava-Petrzalka. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Linz and Bratislava is 259 km. The road distance is 245.1 km.
The best way to get from Linz to Bratislava without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €12 - €60.
The train from Linz Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Linz to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.
Linz to Bratislava train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz Hbf station.
The best way to get from Linz to Bratislava is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €12 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Bratislava, Slovakia?
Railjet operates a train from Linz Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy once daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €40–60
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €30–45
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €30–45
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €16–25
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- info@slovakrail.sk
- Website
- zssk.sk
Train from Linz Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- https://www.zssk.sk/en/
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- konzern.oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://konzern.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–90
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–90
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–65
- Seating Carriage
- €20–25
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- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header
- Phone
- +48 22 322 22 22
- sekretariat@intercity.pl
- Website
- intercity.pl
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–90
- Website
- https://www.intercity.pl/en/
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +421 2 55 422 734
- info@slovaklines.sk
- Website
- slovaklines.sk
Bus from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Bratislava Most SNP Novy Most
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.slovaklines.sk/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Linz to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.
Linz to Bratislava train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Bratislava is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Linz to Bratislava.
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