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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 an average ticket price of zł159 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł159, while a train costs an average of zł217.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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zł217 Average price | zł159 Average price Cheapest | zł291 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 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 zł58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Bratislava costing on average zł217.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
The journey is about 13m faster (2h 21m by train vs 2h 34m by car) and roughly zł74 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (zł217 vs zł291). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Linz to Bratislava
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus7:40 AM3h55Linz, Industriezeile11:35 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivyzł881One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:40 AM3h55Linz, Industriezeile11:35 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivyzł881One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- RJX199177:17 PM2h09Linz Hbf9:26 PMBratislava-Petržalkazł2671One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 847+
REX 64:32 AM2h38Linz Hbf7:10 AMBratislava-Petržalkazł1071One-way1 transfer- RJX19937+
S 6011:20 PM2h41Linz Hbf2:01 AMBratislava-Petržalkazł1071One-way1 transfer - IC 843+S 6010:32 PM3h29Linz Hbf2:01 AMBratislava-Petržalkazł1071One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 AM5h15Linz, Industriezeile12:55 PMBratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)zł981One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Bratislava:
A bus is zł58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Bratislava costing on average zł217.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with LikeBus, Euroticket, FlixBus, LikeBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with LikeBus, Euroticket, FlixBus, LikeBus.
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