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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Trieste is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 4h 51m.

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 42m and costs €140 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Trieste?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop and arriving at Trieste via Salzburg South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

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 18m.

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 8h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 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 Arda-Tur, depart from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop 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 8h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €160 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Linz to Trieste bus arrive?

Linz to Trieste bus services, operated by Arda-Tur, arrive at Salzburg P&R South 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 51m 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Linz to Trieste by bus, train, night train, shuttle, car, car train, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Salzburg P&R SouthArda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Salzburg South to Trieste127 / ...
8h
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg HbfRj / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach HbfIc
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Trieste CentraleRjx
8h 18m
€33–160
Night train, shuttle
1. Take the night train from Linz Hbf to Klagenfurt HbfNj
2. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhof to Trieste Centrale
7h 21m
€68–510
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Linz to Salzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Trieste
4h 42m
€140–186
Drive 422.2 km
1. Drive from Linz to Trieste422.2 km
4h 51m
€68–98
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Klagenfurt Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wien
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)VIE - KLU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt Flughafen to Trieste Centrale
6h 21m
€125–549
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Ljubljana (LJU)MUC - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centrale
6h 46m
€165–551

Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) flights

13Weekly Planes

47 minAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 500.9 km
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Trieste via Salzburg P&R South and Salzburg South in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Linz Hbf to Trieste Centrale via Salzburg Hbf and Villach Hbf in around 8h 18m.

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