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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Geneva?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Geneva. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 12h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Genève via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

How far is it from Linz to Geneva?

The distance between Linz and Geneva is 1020 km. The road distance is 801.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Linz to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Geneva bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Linz to Geneva train from?

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

Train or bus from Linz to Geneva?

The best way to get from Linz to Geneva is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the Linz to Geneva bus arrive?

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

Where does the Linz to Geneva train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Linz to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Geneva is 801 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Linz to Geneva.

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

Book your Linz to Geneva train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 1284+ hotels available in Geneva.

Linz to Geneva - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Linz to Geneva by train, plane, 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 to Vienna International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
5h 15m
CHF 95–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Genevabus FlixBus 1921
12h 35m
CHF 45–85
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
10h 8m
CHF 159–258
Drive 801.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Genevacar 801.3 km
8h 22m
CHF 127–183
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SZG - GVA
6h 52m
CHF 79–237
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MUC - GVA
6h 46m
CHF 123–319
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane PRG - GVA
7h 56m
CHF 75–227
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to München Osttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from München to Genevabus Kyiv-Lyon
17h 12m

Linz to Geneva by train

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10h 8mAverage Duration

CHF 159Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,019.9 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Genève via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 10h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Geneva 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 45–85 and the journey takes 12h 35m.

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