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Compare bus and train for Linz to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Bratislava:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Bratislava costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
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How to get from Linz to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Bratislava is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RJX 663+
REX 610:17 PM2h27Linz Hbf12:44 AMBratislava-Petržalka$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- RJX 663+REX 610:17 PM2h27Linz Hbf12:44 AMBratislava-Petržalka$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- RJX 1677:17 PM2h09Linz Hbf9:26 PMBratislava-Petržalka$711One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJX 367+
S 6011:20 PM2h41Linz Hbf2:01 AMBratislava-Petržalka$291One-way1 transfer 
IC 749+REX 68:32 PM3h12Linz Hbf11:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka$291One-way1 transfer- IC 843+S 6010:32 PM3h29Linz Hbf2:01 AMBratislava-Petržalka$291One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus7:40 AM3h55Linz, Industriezeile11:35 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Bratislava:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Bratislava costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Bratislava as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket, Union Ivkoni to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, Westbahn to go to Bratislava by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket, Union Ivkoni.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Railjet.
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