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 - €60 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 which takes 4h 53m and costs €65 - €100.

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, Villach Hbf and Udine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Linz to Trieste?

The distance between Linz and Trieste is 510 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 via Maribor which takes 6h 18m and costs €270 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Linz to Trieste, including transfers.

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, bus or fly from Linz to Trieste?

The best way to get from Linz to Trieste is to bus via Maribor which takes 6h 18m and costs €270 - €750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €260 and takes 7h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €400 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Linz to Trieste bus arrive?

Linz to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maribor bus 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Trieste?

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

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

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

Bus via Maribor
best
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Maribor bus stationbus N881
2. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Trieste Centralebus
6h 18m
€271–734
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Triestebus N862 / ...
6h 55m
€35–60
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 Udinetrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Udine to Trieste Centraletrain Re
7h 59m
€66–257
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 46m
€40–128
Drive 422.2 km
1. Drive from Linz to Triestecar 422.2 km
4h 53m
€70–101
Fly
1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane LNZ - TRS
8h 3m
€68–392

Linz to Trieste by train

52Weekly Trains

7h 59mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 510.5 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Trieste Centrale via Maribor bus station and Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Linz Hbf to Trieste Centrale via Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Udine in around 7h 59m.

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