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

The cheapest way to get from Žilina to Linz is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Žilina to Linz is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Žilina and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Žilina and arriving at Linz Industriezeile. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Žilina and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Žilina to Linz. However, there are services departing from Zilina and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Žilina to Linz?

The distance between Žilina and Linz is 450 km. The road distance is 440 km.

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

The best way to get from Žilina to Linz without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €30 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Žilina to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Žilina to Linz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Žilina to Linz train from?

Žilina to Linz train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zilina station.

Train or bus from Žilina to Linz?

The best way to get from Žilina to Linz is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Žilina to Linz bus arrive?

Žilina to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile station.

Where does the Žilina to Linz train arrive?

Žilina to Linz train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.

Can I drive from Žilina to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Žilina to Linz is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Žilina to Linz.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Žilina to Linz?

Book your Žilina to Linz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Žilina to Linz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Žilina to Linz by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Zilina to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain 526 / ...
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Rjx / ...
4h 41m
€32–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Žilina to Linz Industriezeilebus 1291
6h 40m
€35–60
Drive 440 km
1. Drive from Žilina to Linzcar 440 km
4h 27m
€73–106
Train via Vienna
1. Take the train from Žilina to Bratislava hl.st.train
2. Take the train from Bratislava hl.st. to Wien Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
5h 46m
€33–113

Žilina to Linz by train

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4h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 450.2 km
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Žilina, Slovakia and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Zilina to Linz/Donau Hbf via Bratislava Hlavna Stanica and Wien Hbf in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Žilina to Linz Industriezeile 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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