What is the cheapest way to get from Ptuj to Lienz?

The cheapest way to get from Ptuj to Lienz is to train and night train which costs €29 - €65 and takes 8h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ptuj to Lienz?

The fastest way to get from Ptuj to Lienz is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Ptuj and Lienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Ptuj to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Ptuj - Ormoska and arriving at Bahnhof, Lienz via Maribor bus station, Ljubljana, Villach Hbf and Millstaetter See Bahnhof, Spittal An Der Drau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Ptuj and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Ptuj to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Ptuj and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Maribor, Graz Hbf and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Ptuj to Lienz?

The distance between Ptuj and Lienz is 378 km. The road distance is 299.3 km.

How do I travel from Ptuj to Lienz without a car?

The best way to get from Ptuj to Lienz without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €50 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Ptuj to Lienz?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Ptuj to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ptuj to Lienz bus from?

Ptuj to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maribor bus station.

Where do I catch the Ptuj to Lienz train from?

Ptuj to Lienz train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Maribor station.

Train or bus from Ptuj to Lienz?

The best way to get from Ptuj to Lienz is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Ptuj to Lienz bus arrive?

Ptuj to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.

Where does the Ptuj to Lienz train arrive?

Ptuj to Lienz train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Graz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ptuj to Lienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Ptuj to Lienz is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Ptuj to Lienz.

Where can I stay near Lienz?

There are 631+ hotels available in Lienz.

Ptuj to Lienz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ptuj to Lienz by train, bus, night train, 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 Maribor to Graz Hbftrain 676 / ...
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Villach Hbftrain Rj / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
6h 26m
€54–123
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pragersko to Zidani Mosttrain Re / ...
2. Take the night train from Zidani Most to Spittal-Millstaetter Seenighttrain En
3. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
8h 1m
€29–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maribor bus station to Ljubljana bus stationbus 977 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana to Villachbus
3. Take the bus from Millstaetter See Bahnhof, Spittal An Der Drau to Bahnhof, Lienzbus
9h 28m
€46–91
Drive 299.3 km
1. Drive from Ptuj to Lienzcar 299.3 km
3h 49m
€48–69
Train via Ljubljana
1. Take the train from Ptuj to Ljubljanatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 318 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
6h 55m
€31–51

Ptuj to Lienz by train

52Weekly Trains

6h 26mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 378 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Ptuj, Slovenia and Lienz, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a train from Ptuj to Lienz In Osttirol via Maribor, Graz Hbf, and Villach Hbf in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ptuj - Ormoska to Bahnhof, Lienz via Maribor bus station, Ljubljana bus station, Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, and Millstaetter See Bahnhof, Spittal An Der Drau in around 9h 28m.

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