The average train between Linz and Lake Maggiore takes 12h 24m and the fastest train takes 10h. The train service runs several times per day from Linz to Lake Maggiore. 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 Linz and Lake Maggiore. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Lake Maggiore at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 12h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Lake Maggiore station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
Linz to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Linz to Lake Maggiore train tickets online with Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Linz and Lake Maggiore is 492.8 km. The road distance is 801 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Locarno via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 10h 21m.