The average train between Linz and Switzerland takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz to Switzerland. 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 5 times a day between Linz and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchs Sg and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Linz to Switzerland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Linz to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Switzerland station via Buchs Sg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Linz to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Linz to Switzerland train tickets online with Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Linz and Switzerland is 484.1 km. The road distance is 595 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Buchs Sg, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 7h 42m.