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

The cheapest way to get from Sterzing to Lienz is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sterzing to Lienz is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Sterzing and Lienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Sterzing to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Vipiteno and arriving at Lienz Bahnhof A via Innsbruck Flughafen and Innsbruck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Sterzing and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Sterzing to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Sterzing to Lienz?

The distance between Sterzing and Lienz is 125 km. The road distance is 126.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sterzing to Lienz without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €23 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Sterzing to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sterzing to Lienz bus from?

Sterzing to Lienz bus services, operated by Alto Adige Bus, depart from Vipiteno station.

Where do I catch the Sterzing to Lienz train from?

Sterzing to Lienz train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Fortezza/Franzensfes station.

Train or bus from Sterzing to Lienz?

The best way to get from Sterzing to Lienz is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €23 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Sterzing to Lienz bus arrive?

Sterzing to Lienz bus services, operated by Alto Adige Bus, arrive at Innsbruck Airport station.

Where does the Sterzing to Lienz train arrive?

Sterzing to Lienz train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Lienz In Osttirol station.

Can I drive from Sterzing to Lienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Sterzing to Lienz is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Sterzing to Lienz.

Where can I stay near Lienz?

There are 612+ hotels available in Lienz.

Sterzing to Lienz - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Sterzing to Lienz by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttiroltrain 1839 / ...
3h 41m
€24–42
Drive 126.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sterzing to Lienzcar 126.3 km
1h 47m
€21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vipiteno to Innsbruck Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof Abus 960X
5h 23m

Sterzing to Lienz by train

98Weekly Trains

3h 41mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.9 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Sterzing, Italy and Lienz, Tyrol, Austria?

ÖBB operates a train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttirol hourly. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vipiteno to Lienz Bahnhof A via Innsbruck Flughafen and Innsbruck Hbf in around 5h 23m.

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