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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Bern is to train and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Bern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Bern. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Bern. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Bern via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Linz to Bern?

The distance between Linz and Bern is 710 km. The road distance is 651.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Bern without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Linz to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Bern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Linz to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Linz to Bern?

The best way to get from Linz to Bern is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Linz to Bern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Linz to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Linz to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Bern is 651 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Linz to Bern.

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

Book your Linz to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bern?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Linz to Bern 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 Berntrain Ic1 / ...
7h 47m
CHF 110–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bernbus FlixBus 1921
9h 50m
CHF 45–80
Drive 651.1 km
1. Drive from Linz to Berncar 651.1 km
6h 43m
CHF 104–150
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 Berntrain
7h 12m
CHF 177–472
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 Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
9h 44m
CHF 155–311
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 Berntrain
6h 35m
CHF 142–346
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 Berntrain
7h 21m
CHF 170–462
Fly Linz Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Basel (BSL)plane LNZ - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
8h 14m
CHF 157–584
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 Berntrain
6h 54m
CHF 125–366
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 Berntrain
9h 22m
CHF 146–411

Linz to Bern by train

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7h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 710.1 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Bern via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bern 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 45–80 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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