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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Trieste is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Trieste is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Trieste?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Trieste. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Trieste?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Salzburg Hbf and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Linz to Trieste?

The distance between Linz and Trieste is 510 km. The road distance is 422.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Trieste without a car is to bus via Maribor which takes 6h 18m and costs €300 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Linz to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Trieste bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Linz to Trieste train from?

Linz to Trieste train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.

Train or bus from Linz to Trieste?

The best way to get from Linz to Trieste is to bus via Maribor which takes 6h 18m and costs €300 - €500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €200 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Linz to Trieste bus arrive?

Linz to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maribor bus station.

Where does the Linz to Trieste train arrive?

Linz to Trieste train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Linz to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Trieste is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Linz to Trieste.

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

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Where can I stay near Trieste?

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Linz to Trieste - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Linz to Trieste by bus, train, night train, or car

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Bus via Maribor
best
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Maribor bus stationbus N881
2. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Trieste Centralebus
6h 18m
€305–497
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Linz/Donau Hbf to Udinenighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Udine to Trieste Centraletrain Re / ...
8h 57m
€39–125
Train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Trieste Centraletrain Rjx / ...
7h 59m
€61–197
Drive 422.2 km
1. Drive from Linz to Triestecar 422.2 km
4h 54m
€72–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Triestebus N862 / ...
6h 55m
€40–70

Linz to Trieste by train

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Distance: 510.5 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Trieste Centrale via Maribor bus station and Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Trieste Centrale via Salzburg Hbf and Villach Hbf in around 7h 59m.

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