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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Aarau is to drive which costs SFr 90 - SFr 140 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Aarau is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Aarau?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Aarau via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Linz to Aarau?

The distance between Linz and Aarau is 635 km. The road distance is 575.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Aarau without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Linz to Aarau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Aarau train from?

Linz to Aarau train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz Hbf station.

Where does the Linz to Aarau train arrive?

Linz to Aarau train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Linz to Aarau?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Aarau is 576 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Linz to Aarau.

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

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Where can I stay near Aarau?

There are 451+ hotels available in Aarau.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Linz to Aarau 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 Linz Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain Ic5 / ...
7h 7m
CHF 101–147
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Munich Hackerbrückebus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus X06 / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain Ic5 / ...
8h 55m
CHF 48–161
Drive 575.9 km
1. Drive from Linz to Aaraucar 575.9 km
5h 58m
CHF 93–135
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
6h 37m
CHF 133–297
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Bregenz Riedenburgtrain 970 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain Ic5 / ...
9h 14m
CHF 86–169
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Aarautrain
6h 50m
CHF 125–363
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
6h 27m
CHF 123–290
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Aarautrain
6h 45m
CHF 85–256
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
9h 9m
CHF 108–270
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
3. Take the train from Rorschach to Aarautrain
7h 47m
CHF 339–531

Linz to Aarau by train

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7h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 634.6 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Aarau via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 7h 7m.

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