The train between Zurich and Linz takes 7h 35m. There is at least one train per day from Zurich 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 once daily between Zurich and Linz. The earliest departure is at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 12:40 PM which arrives into Linz at 8:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Linz. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Linz station via Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Zurich to Linz train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Linz train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Linz train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) and Railjet.
The distance between Zurich and Linz is 440.6 km. The road distance is 593 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Linz/Donau Hbf via Salzburg Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 9m.
