The average train between Lugano and Linz takes 10h 53m and the fastest train takes 8h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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 Lugano and Linz. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Linz at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 10h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Linz. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Linz station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
Lugano to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Book your Lugano to Linz train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Railjet.
The distance between Lugano and Linz is 476.7 km. The road distance is 770 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Linz Hbf via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 9h 28m.