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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Linz is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Linz is to train and fly which takes 6h 28m and costs €150 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bern and arriving at Linz Industriezeile. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Linz. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf via Zuerich Hb, Buchs Sg and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Bern to Linz?

The distance between Bern and Linz is 710 km. The road distance is 649.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Linz without a car is to train via Innsbruck which takes 9h 43m and costs €130 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Bern to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Linz bus from?

Bern to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Linz train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Linz?

The best way to get from Bern to Linz is to train via Innsbruck which takes 9h 43m and costs €130 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Bern to Linz bus arrive?

Bern to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile station.

Where does the Bern to Linz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Linz is 649 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Bern to Linz.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Linz?

Book your Bern to Linz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Linz?

There are 402+ hotels available in Linz.

Bern to Linz - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Bern 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 via Innsbruck
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Rjx
9h 43m
€133–291
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus 1921
10h 10m
€55–85
Drive 649.4 km
1. Drive from Bern to Linzcar 649.4 km
6h 44m
€117–168
Train to Basel, fly to Linz Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane BSL - LNZ
7h 36m
€190–394
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Winterthurtrain Ic81 / ...
2. Take the train from Winterthur to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Rjx
9h 44m
€128–188
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to München, ZOBbus
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz/Donau Hbftrain 969 / ...
10h 34m
€126–187
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern 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/Donau Hbftrain
6h 28m
€154–341
Train to Basel, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern 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/Donau Hbftrain
6h 40m
€131–369
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
7h 38m
€180–410
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Graz Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern 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/Donau Hbftrain
8h 44m
€234–515
Train to Basel, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
8h 50m
€192–458
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take the train from Bern 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/Donau Hbftrain
9h 55m
€152–345

Bern to Linz by train

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9h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 710.1 km
Duration: 9h 43m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Linz/Donau Hbf via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Buchs Sg, and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Linz Industriezeile twice a week. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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