How to travel from Linz to Bratislava

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Compare train and bus 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 €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €23.

Distance: 130 miles (210 km)

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€40

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€34

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3h 4m

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2h 34m

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4h 23m

Average total duration

3h 53m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Linz to Bratislava

How to get from Linz to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Linz to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:10AM3h50
Linz, Industriezeile
12:00PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$331One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:10AM3h50
Linz, Industriezeile
12:00PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy
$331One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ÖBBRJX 669+ÖBB | REXREX 6
08:17AM2h27
Linz Hbf
10:44AMBratislava-Petržalka
$581One-way
1 transfer

Other options

ÖBB | InterCityIC 547+ÖBB | REXREX 6
09:32AM3h12
Linz Hbf
12:44PMBratislava-Petržalka
$581One-way
1 transfer
ÖBBRJX 61+ÖBB | REXREX 6
10:17AM2h27
Linz Hbf
12:44PMBratislava-Petržalka
$881One-way
1 transfer
ÖBBRJX 763+ÖBB | REXREX 6
09:17AM2h27
Linz Hbf
11:44AMBratislava-Petržalka
$881One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Linz to Bratislava

Travel to Bratislava easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Linz to Bratislava.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Linz and Bratislava including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Bratislava is a bus with an average price of $22 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Bratislava:

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Bratislava costing on average $29 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Bratislava is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

The distance from Linz to Bratislava is approximately 130 miles (210 km).
The average frequency per day from Linz to Bratislava is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Bratislava as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Linz to Bratislava:
  • Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
  • Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Linz to Bratislava, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Bratislava by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Euroticket, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Bratislava by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Linz to Bratislava with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Railjet.
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Euroticket.
Omio customers who travel from Linz to Bratislava often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Prague, Vienna International Airport, Schwechat. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bratislava and these popular destinations at a great price.

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