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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Linz is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Linz is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trieste and arriving at Linz Industriezeile. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Linz. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf via Udine, Villach Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Trieste to Linz?

The distance between Trieste and Linz is 509 km. The road distance is 422 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Linz without a car is to bus via Maribor which takes 6h 52m and costs €290 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Trieste to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Linz bus from?

Trieste to Linz bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Linz train from?

Trieste to Linz train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Trieste to Linz?

The best way to get from Trieste to Linz is to bus via Maribor which takes 6h 52m and costs €290 - €800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €270 and takes 8h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €420 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Trieste to Linz bus arrive?

Trieste to Linz bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja station.

Where does the Trieste to Linz train arrive?

Trieste to Linz train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Udine station.

Can I drive from Trieste to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Linz is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Trieste to Linz.

How do I get a train ticket from Trieste to Linz?

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Trieste to Linz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Trieste to Linz by bus, train (Trenitalia), night train, car, train, shuttle, or plane

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Bus via Maribor
best
1. Take the bus from Trieste Centrale to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
2. Take the bus from Maribor bus station to Linz Industriezeilebus N881
6h 52m
€297–761
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Linz Industriezeilebus N862 / ...
7h 25m
€30–60
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Udinetrain Re
2. Take the train from Udine to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Rjx
8h 25m
€64–265
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Trieste Autostazione to Hauptbahnhofbus 1077 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Villach Hbf to St. Valentinnighttrain En
8h 41m
€120–203
Drive 422 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Linzcar 422 km
4h 53m
€69–99
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Udinetrain Re / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Udine to Linz/Donau Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 42m
€40–130
Shuttle to Klagenfurt Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Klagenfurt Flughafenshuttle
2. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane KLU - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
5h 53m
€323–877
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Linz Airport
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane TRS - LNZ
7h 19m
€69–412

Trieste to Linz by train

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8h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 508.8 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Trieste Centrale to Linz Industriezeile via Maribor, Bus Station and Maribor bus station in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Linz/Donau Hbf via Udine, Villach Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 25m.

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