Driving from Ljubljana to Linz
Linz lies 251 km (156 mi) north of Ljubljana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 50 min without stops, over roughly 307 km (191 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ljubljana | Linz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Slovenia | Austria |
| Population | 272,220 | 204,846 |
| Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) | 268 m (879 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Ljubljana) | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) |
| Postal codes | 1500–1600 | 4020–9562 |
What changes when you arrive in Linz
Crossing from Slovenia into Austria: the dialling code becomes +43; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Where to book car hire from Ljubljana to Linz
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Staying in Linz
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Common questions
How far is Linz from Ljubljana?
251 km (156 mi) in a straight line, north of Ljubljana; by road roughly 307 km (191 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ljubljana to Linz by car?
About 3 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ljubljana and Linz?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Linz?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.