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How to get fromGeneva to Linzby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Linz by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Linz Airport

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    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane plane GVA - LNZ
    5h 37m
    €222–642

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Linz Industriezeilebus bus FlixBus 1921
    12h 50m
    €70–120

  3. Train via Salzburg

    1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Salzburg Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Linz/Donau Hbftrain train Rjx
    11h 2m
    €138–396

  4. Drive 805.1 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Linzcar car 805.1 km
    8h 17m
    €141–203

  5. Fly to Vienna International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane GVA - VIE
    2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain train
    3h 30m
    €111–260

  6. Fly to Salzburg Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane plane GVA - SZG
    2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Linz/Donau Hbftrain train
    5h 27m
    €149–350

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Genève to St. Gallentrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Linz Hbftrain train Rjx
    11h 48m
    €208–507

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus bus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    2. Take the train from Bregenz to Linz Hbftrain train Rjx
    13h 24m
    €111–230

Geneva to Linz by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 663.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

Air Dolomiti, DAT Danish Air Transport, and Swiss fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Linz Airport (LNZ) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Linz/Donau Hbf via Zürich HB, Salzburg Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 2m.

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