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How to get fromLinz to Triesteby bus, train, night train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Maribor

    best
    1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Maribor bus stationbus bus N881
    2. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Trieste Centralebus bus
    6h 18m
    €315–537

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Triestebus bus N862 / ...
    6h 55m
    €40–70

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbftrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Trieste Centraletrain train Rjx / ...
    8h
    €61–177

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Linz/Donau Hbf to Villach Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Trieste Centraletrain train Rjx / ...
    9h 6m
    €55–138

  5. Drive  422.2 km

    1. Drive from Linz to Triestecar car 422.2 km
    4h 54m
    €76–110

Linz to Trieste by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket€61Cheapest 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/Donau Hbf to Trieste Centrale via Salzburg Hbf and Villach Hbf in around 8h.

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