The average train between Linz and Nitra takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Linz to Nitra. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Linz and Nitra. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Linz is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Nitra at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Linz to Nitra? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Linz to Nitra. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf station and arriving at Nitra station via Wien Hbf station, Bratislava hl.st. station and Trnava station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Linz to Nitra train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Nitra train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Nitra station.
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The distance between Linz and Nitra is 280.9 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Nitra via Wien Hbf, Bratislava hl.st., and Trnava in around 5h 26m.