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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Trieste is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Trieste is to drive and car train which takes 4h 43m and costs €140 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Trieste?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Trieste. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Trieste?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Salzburg Hbf and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Linz to Trieste?

The distance between Linz and Trieste is 501 km. The road distance is 422.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Trieste without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs €35 - €70.

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

The bus from Linz Industriezeile to Trieste takes 6h 55m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Linz to Trieste bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Linz to Trieste train from?

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

Train or bus from Linz to Trieste?

The best way to get from Linz to Trieste is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €340 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Linz to Trieste bus arrive?

Linz to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Trieste station.

Where does the Linz to Trieste train arrive?

Linz to Trieste train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Linz to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Trieste is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Linz to Trieste.

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

Book your Linz to Trieste train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Linz to Trieste bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Trieste?

There are 3082+ hotels available in Trieste.

Linz to Trieste - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Linz to Trieste by bus, train, night train, car, car train, plane, or shuttle

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Triestebus N862 / ...
6h 55m
€35–70
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Trieste Centraletrain Rjx
8h 1m
€47–339
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Linz Hbf to Udinenighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Udine to Trieste Centraletrain Re / ...
8h 58m
€52–287
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Linz to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Triestecar
4h 43m
€140–185
Drive 422.2 km
1. Drive from Linz to Triestecar 422.2 km
4h 53m
€67–97
Train, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)plane VIE - KLU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt Flughafen to Trieste Centraleshuttle
6h 6m
€125–550

Linz to Trieste by bus

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6h 55mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 500.8 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Trieste, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Trieste twice daily. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Linz Hbf to Trieste Centrale via Salzburg Hbf and Villach Hbf in around 8h 1m.

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