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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Lienz is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Lienz is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Lienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Trieste and arriving at Lienz Bahnhof via Villach Hbf and Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Trieste to Lienz?

The distance between Trieste and Lienz is 291 km. The road distance is 198.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Lienz without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €50 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Trieste to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Lienz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Trieste to Lienz train from?

Trieste to Lienz train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train or bus from Trieste to Lienz?

The best way to get from Trieste to Lienz is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Trieste to Lienz bus arrive?

Trieste to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Where does the Trieste to Lienz train arrive?

Trieste to Lienz train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Trieste to Lienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Lienz is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Trieste to Lienz.

Where can I stay near Lienz?

There are 612+ hotels available in Lienz.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Trieste to Lienz by train, bus, 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 Trieste Centrale to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttiroltrain 4632 / ...
5h 14m
€51–79
Drive 198.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Trieste to Lienzcar 198.6 km
2h 27m
€33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Villach Hbfbus 944
2. Take the bus from Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3 to Lienz Bahnhofbus 159 Gv
7h 32m

Trieste to Lienz by train

11Weekly Trains

5h 14mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Trieste to Lienz.

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Distance: 291.1 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Lienz In Osttirol via Villach Hbf in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste to Lienz Bahnhof via Villach Hbf and Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3 in around 7h 32m.

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