The average train between Bern and Linz takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Linz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bern and Linz. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Bern is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Linz at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Linz. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Linz station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Bern to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Book your Bern to Linz train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Railjet.
The distance between Bern and Linz is 534.1 km. The road distance is 710 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Linz Hbf via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 8h 31m.