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 75 and takes 14h 15m.

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 80 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Linz Wissensturm and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Regensburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

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 16m.

How far is it from Linz to Geneva?

The distance between Linz and Geneva is 1020 km. The road distance is 799.6 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 16m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 220.

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 Union Ivkoni, depart from Linz Wissensturm 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 16m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Linz to Geneva bus arrive?

Linz to Geneva bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Regensburg Bahnhofstrasse 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 800 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Linz to Geneva.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Geneva?

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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

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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 84–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Wissensturm to Regensburg Bahnhofstrassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3643 / ...
2. Take the bus from Regensburg to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 15m
CHF 48–71
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
10h 16m
CHF 126–211
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Lindau-Reutintrain 970
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Genevabus N106 / ...
13h 20m
CHF 96–228
Drive 799.6 km
1. Drive from Linz to Genevacar 799.6 km
8h 22m
CHF 128–185
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 47m
CHF 89–275
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 30m
CHF 98–312
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 57m
CHF 57–224

Linz to Geneva by train

35Weekly Trains

10h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,019.8 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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Wissensturm to Geneva - Bus Station via Regensburg Bahnhofstrasse and Regensburg in around 14h 15m.

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