What is the cheapest way to get from Chur to Lienz?

The cheapest way to get from Chur to Lienz is to drive which costs €65 - €95 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chur to Lienz?

The fastest way to get from Chur to Lienz is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Chur and Lienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Chur station to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Chur station train station and arriving at Lienz Bahnhof A via Bregenz and Innsbruck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Chur to Lienz?

The distance between Chur and Lienz is 392 km. The road distance is 380.7 km.

How do I travel from Chur to Lienz without a car?

The best way to get from Chur to Lienz without a car is to train and bus via Innsbruck which takes 7h 52m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Chur to Lienz?

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Chur to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chur to Lienz bus from?

Chur to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chur station train station.

Where do I catch the Chur to Lienz train from?

Chur to Lienz train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Sargans station.

Train or bus from Chur to Lienz?

The best way to get from Chur to Lienz is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Chur to Lienz bus arrive?

Chur to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bregenz bus station.

Where does the Chur to Lienz train arrive?

Chur to Lienz train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Chur to Lienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Chur to Lienz is 381 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Chur to Lienz.

Where can I stay near Lienz?

There are 374+ hotels available in Lienz.

Chur to Lienz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Chur and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Chur to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Chur and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner and Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

There are 6 ways to get from Chur to Lienz by train, bus, or car

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

Train, bus via Innsbruck
best
1. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof Abus 960X
7h 52m
Drive 380.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Chur to Lienzcar 380.7 km
4h 40m
€66–96
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sargans to Kitzbueheltrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Kitzbühel Bahnhof B to Lienz Bahnhof Bbus 950X
7h 53m
€107–189
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sargans, Bahnhof to Feldkirch, Bahnhofbus 11
2. Take the train from Feldkirch to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof Abus
9h 2m
Train
1. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttiroltrain 1839 / ...
9h 22m
€107–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chur station train station to Bregenz bus stationbus 076
2. Take the bus from Bregenz to Innsbruck Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof Abus
9h 50m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 391.9 km
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Chur, Grisons, Switzerland and Lienz, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a train from Chur to Lienz In Osttirol via Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner, and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chur station train station to Lienz Bahnhof A via Bregenz and Innsbruck Hbf in around 9h 50m.

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