How to get to Linz from Maribor

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Compare train and coach for Maribor to Linz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maribor to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £39 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 £39, while a coach costs an average of £47.

Distance: 220 km

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Driving

£39

Average Price

Cheapest

£47

Average Price

£89

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 31m

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30m

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9h 2m

Average total duration

8h 32m

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30m

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2h 51m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Maribor to Linz is a train with an average price of £39.

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

A train is £8 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Maribor to Linz costing on average £47.

The fastest way to travel from Maribor to Linz is by train with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Coach takes on average 9h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Maribor and Linz including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £39 compared to roughly £89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £51. The journey takes 4h 31m versus 2h 51m 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.

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from Maribor to Linz

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    19:303h30
    Maribor, Bus Station
    23:00Linz, Industriezeile
    £261One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    19:303h30
    Maribor, Bus Station
    23:00Linz, Industriezeile
    £261One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    19:303h30
    Maribor, Bus Station
    23:00Linz, Industriezeile
    £261One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • ÖBBIR 778 · IR 704
    9:324h24
    Maribor station
    13:56Linz Hbf
    £341One-way
    1 change
  • ÖBBIR 15776 · IR 702+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 4436
    11:314h25
    Maribor station
    15:56Linz Hbf
    £421One-way
    2 changes
  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 859+ÖBBRJX19956+ÖBB | S-BahnS 1+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 4434
    9:474h56
    Maribor station
    14:43Linz Hbf
    £721One-way
    3 changes

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Best day trips from Linz by train

The most popular day trips by train from Linz are Vienna, Salzburg, Wels, Steyr and St Pölten. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Linz on Omio.

A view of Vienna

Day trip from Linz to Vienna by train

Why visit Vienna for the day?

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.

A view of Salzburg

Day trip from Linz to Salzburg by train

Why visit Salzburg for the day?

Salzburg is known for Mozart, Baroque architecture and a striking setting between the Salzach and the Alps. Its compact Altstadt feels elegant and atmospheric, with church domes, fortress views and a strong café culture.

A view of Steyr

Day trip from Linz to Steyr by train

Why visit Steyr for the day?

Steyr is a historic town in Upper Austria known for its elegant old centre and industrial heritage. Set where the Enns and Steyr rivers meet, it mixes medieval architecture with a long tradition of ironworking and manufacturing.

A view of St Pölten

Day trip from Linz to St Pölten by train

Why visit St Pölten for the day?

St Pölten, capital of Lower Austria, combines a Baroque centre with modern civic architecture. One of Austria’s oldest cities, it feels compact, orderly and quietly cultural.

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FAQs: Maribor to Linz

Travel to Linz 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 Maribor to Linz.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Maribor and Linz including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Maribor to Linz is a train with an average price of £39.

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

A train is £8 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Maribor to Linz costing on average £47.

The fastest way to travel from Maribor to Linz is by train with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Coach takes on average 9h 2m.

The Maribor to Linz distance is approximately 220 km.
The average frequency per day from Maribor to Linz is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Maribor to Linz:
  • Trains mostly depart from Maribor station and arrive in Linz Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Maribor, Bus Station and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Maribor to Linz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by coach.
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Linz by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Maribor to Linz:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Maribor to Linz often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, London, Bari, Salzburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Linz and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Maribor to Linz, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Linz, you can enjoy a scenic walk along the Danube River, visit the Botanical Garden, explore vibrant local markets, attend performances at the Brucknerhaus, and savour the famous Linzer Torte at a café. Notable sights include the Ars Electronica Center, Lentos Art Museum, Linz Castle Museum, Pöstlingberg, and Hauptplatz.
Two to three days in Linz is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Ars Electronica Center, Lentos Art Museum, and the Old Town, while also enjoying the local cuisine and culture.

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