The cheapest and fastest trains from Ljubljana to Linz
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 17 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ljubljana to Linz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljubljana to Linz will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
To travel from Ljubljana to Linz you need to make at least 2 changes.
IR 576 · IR 700
EC 214 · EC 114+
IC 743
Bus14006+
EC 78+
IC 646
D 316+
ICE 116+
IC 649
EC 214 · EC 114+
RJX 165
D 316+
ICE 116+
RJX 767
D 316+
ICE 116+
IC 649
EC 214 · EC 114+
RJX 165
EC 214 · EC 114+
IC 743
Bus14006+
EC 78+
IC 646Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ljubljana to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 5h 51m. 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 coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 251 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£47 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ljubljana to Linz train times
The table below shows live departures for Ljubljana to Linz trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus14006+ EC 78+ IC 646 | 07:05 Ljubljana station | 7h23 | 14:28 Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
D 316+ ICE 116+ IC 649 | 08:35 Ljubljana station | 5h55 | 14:30 Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
D 316+ ICE 116+ RJX 767 | 08:35 Ljubljana station | 5h40 | 14:15 Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 576 · IR 700 | 09:15 Ljubljana station | 7h41 | 16:56 Linz Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 214 · EC 114+ IC 743 | 10:08 Ljubljana station | 6h22 | 16:30 Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 214 · EC 114+ RJX 165 | 10:08 Ljubljana station | 6h07 | 16:15 Linz Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ljubljana to Linz
Trains from Ljubljana to Linz run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 251 km distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 251 km |
Average train duration 6h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 45m |
First train 00:25 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, EuroNight, Slovenian Railways (SŽ) from Ljubljana to Linz trainsÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, EuroNight, Slovenian Railways (SŽ) trains will get you between Ljubljana and Linz from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB
ÖBB | Railjet
EuroNight
ÖBB | Regionalzug
Slovenian Railways (SŽ)
FAQs: Ljubljana to Linz train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ljubljana to Linz by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Linz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ljubljana and Linz
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Trg Osvobodilne fronte.
- Restaurant Sokol
- JB Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- InterContinental Ljubljana
- City Hotel Ljubljana
- Grand Hotel Union
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Austria, Croatia, and Italy
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Not available
- Tram: Not available
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Bahnhofplatz.
- Restaurant Josef Linz
- Das Anton
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Schillerpark
- Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark
- Park Inn by Radisson Linz
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 9-12
- Tram: Lines 1, 2, 3, 4
- Bus: Several lines available
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