What is the cheapest way to get from Linz to Bratislava?

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Bratislava is to bus via Vienna which costs €12 - €23 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Linz to Bratislava?

The fastest way to get from Linz to Bratislava is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Bratislava?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Bratislava?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Bratislava-Petrzalka. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Linz to Bratislava?

The distance between Linz and Bratislava is 259 km. The road distance is 245.1 km.

How do I travel from Linz to Bratislava without a car?

The best way to get from Linz to Bratislava without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €40 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Linz to Bratislava?

The train from Linz Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Linz to Bratislava bus from?

Linz to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Bratislava train from?

Linz to Bratislava train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz Hbf station.

Train or bus from Linz to Bratislava?

The best way to get from Linz to Bratislava is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €40 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Linz to Bratislava bus arrive?

Linz to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.

Where does the Linz to Bratislava train arrive?

Linz to Bratislava train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bratislava-Petrzalka station.

Can I drive from Linz to Bratislava?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Bratislava is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Linz to Bratislava.

How do I get a train ticket from Linz to Bratislava?

Book your Linz to Bratislava train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Linz to Bratislava?

Book your Linz to Bratislava bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Bratislava?

There are 1994+ hotels available in Bratislava.

Linz to Bratislava - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Rjx
2h 9m
€40–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus N3273 / ...
3h 50m
€10–40
Drive 245.1 km
1. Drive from Linz to Bratislavacar 245.1 km
2h 44m
€40–57
Train via Vienna
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Re / ...
2h 42m
€23–70
Bus via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Linz to Wien Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Bratislava Central Bus Stationbus Slovak Lines
4h 5m
€13–23

Linz to Bratislava by train

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Distance: 259 km
Duration: 2h 9m

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

Railjet operates a train from Linz Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka once daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy 5 times a week. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Union Ivkoni also services this route twice a week.

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