What is the cheapest way to get from Aarau to Linz?

The cheapest way to get from Aarau to Linz is to train and bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aarau to Linz?

The fastest way to get from Aarau to Linz is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Aarau and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Aarau to Linz. However, there are services departing from Aarau and arriving at Linz Hbf via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Aarau to Linz?

The distance between Aarau and Linz is 635 km. The road distance is 573.9 km.

How do I travel from Aarau to Linz without a car?

The best way to get from Aarau to Linz without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs €100 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Aarau to Linz?

It takes approximately 8h to get from Aarau to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarau to Linz train from?

Aarau to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Aarau station.

Where does the Aarau to Linz train arrive?

Aarau to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Aarau to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarau to Linz is 574 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Aarau to Linz.

How do I get a train ticket from Aarau to Linz?

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Where can I stay near Linz?

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Aarau to Linz - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Aarau to Linz by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
8h
€108–154
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus 882 / ...
9h 15m
€58–90
Drive 573.9 km
1. Drive from Aarau to Linzcar 573.9 km
5h 58m
€99–142
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
6h 8m
€130–277
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
10h 28m
€103–214
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
6h 58m
€162–333
Train to Basel, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
6h 35m
€93–291
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane ZRH - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain
9h 28m
€115–256
Train to Basel, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
8h 25m
€155–407
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Graz Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
3. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
8h 59m
€166–572

Aarau to Linz by train

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Distance: 634.6 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Aarau, Switzerland and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Aarau to Linz Hbf via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 8h.

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