The train between Lucerne and Linz takes 8h 40m. 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 3 times a day between Lucerne and Linz. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 1:35 PM which arrives into Linz at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 8h 40m. 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 Lucerne station and arriving at Linz station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
Lucerne to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Book your Lucerne to Linz train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Railjet.
The distance between Lucerne and Linz is 468.8 km. The road distance is 648 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Linz Hbf via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 8h 25m.