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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 coach, with an average ticket price of £28 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 coach costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 210 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£42 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m 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.
Compare the available ways to get from Linz to Bratislava, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Bratislava:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Bratislava costing on average £42.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 52m.
The journey is about 13m faster (2h 21m by train vs 2h 34m by car) and roughly £14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£42 vs £55). 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.
How to get to Bratislava from Linz by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Linz to Bratislava is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Bratislava are Vienna, Győr, Parndorf, Hainburg an der Donau and Trnava. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bratislava on Omio.
Vienna is known for its imperial palaces, classical music heritage and enduring coffeehouse culture. Beneath its formal elegance, the city has lively districts, museums and green spaces that make it feel relaxed and easy to explore.
Győr is a baroque city in north-west Hungary, known for its handsome old town and riverside setting. Historic churches and lively squares sit alongside a strong industrial identity shaped by Audi Hungaria and the local university.
Parndorf is a small Burgenland town best known for Designer Outlet Parndorf and its strong shopping identity. Its flat surroundings, near Lake Neusiedl and the Hungarian border, give it a distinctly eastern Austrian character.
Trnava is known for its many churches, historic walls and compact medieval centre. A university city with relaxed squares and cafés, it is often called the Little Rome of Slovakia.
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Bratislava:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Bratislava costing on average £42.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 52m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Bratislava as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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