The average train between Lucerne and Linz takes 10h 48m and the fastest train takes 9h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne 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 twice daily between Lucerne and Linz. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Linz at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 10h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Linz. However, there are services departing from Luzern station and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf station via Zürich HB station and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
Lucerne to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Linz train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
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The distance between Lucerne and Linz is 468.8 km. The road distance is 569 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Linz/Donau Hbf via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 44m.
