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Compare train and bus for Linz to Maribor
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Maribor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. 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 train costs an average of €42, while a bus costs an average of €54.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€42 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price | €100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Linz to Maribor, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Maribor:
A train is €12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Maribor costing on average €54.
Other travel options to Maribor take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
Tickets start at around €42 compared to roughly €100 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €59. The journey takes 4h 31m versus 2h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Linz to Maribor
How to get from Linz to Maribor by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Maribor is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 701 · IR 15773+
R 443910:04 AM 4h24 Linz Hbf 2:28 PM Maribor station €24 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
IR 701 · IR 15773+
R 443910:04 AM 4h24 Linz Hbf 2:28 PM Maribor station €24 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:45 AM 3h27 Linz, Industriezeile 2:12 PM Maribor, Bus Station €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IR 701 · IR 57510:04 AM 5h22 Linz Hbf 3:26 PM Maribor station €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
IR 809 · IR 5738:04 AM 5h23 Linz Hbf 1:27 PM Maribor station €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 549 · IC 535+
IR 57510:32 AM 4h54 Linz Hbf 3:26 PM Maribor station €29 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Maribor:
A train is €12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Linz to Maribor costing on average €54.
Other travel options to Maribor take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Maribor as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Maribor, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Maribor station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Maribor by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | S-Bahn to go to Maribor by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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