There are 10 ways to get from Linz to Grindelwald by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Interlaken Osttrain Ic81
11h 38mCHF 130–197Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 882 / ...
- Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
12h 16mCHF 72–100Drive 654.5 km
- Drive from Linz to Grindelwaldcar 654.5 km
7h 34mCHF 110–158Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain
9h 35mCHF 156–491Train via Mels
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Sarganstrain Rjx
- Take the train from Sargans to Oltentrain
- Take the train from Olten to Interlaken Osttrain Ice
11h 50mCHF 116–217Train via Bregenz
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Bregenz Riedenburgtrain
- Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Interlaken Osttrain
13h 2mCHF 182–289Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
- Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Osttrain
9h 27mCHF 165–437Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain
9h 14mCHF 103–366Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
- Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Osttrain
9h 1mCHF 157–342Train to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
- Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
- Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Osttrain
10h 51mCHF 241–512
Linz to Grindelwald by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Linz to Grindelwald is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 100 and takes 12h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Linz to Grindelwald is to drive which takes 7h 34m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.
No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Grindelwald. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Grindelwald, Bahnhof via Zürich HB Schweizerhof and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Linz to Grindelwald. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Grindelwald via Zürich HB and Interlaken Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
The distance between Linz and Grindelwald is 821 km. The road distance is 654.5 km.
The best way to get from Linz to Grindelwald without a car is to train which takes 11h 38m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 200.
It takes approximately 11h 38m to get from Linz to Grindelwald, including transfers.
Linz to Grindelwald bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.
Linz to Grindelwald train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
The best way to get from Linz to Grindelwald is to train which takes 11h 38m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 100 and takes 12h 16m.
What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Grindelwald, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Grindelwald via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Interlaken Ost in around 11h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Grindelwald, Bahnhof via Zurich Bus Station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof in around 12h 16m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Munich International Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–470
Flights from Munich International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–290
Flights from Munich International Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–310
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Basel via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–340
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–340
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–210
Flights from Graz Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–700
Flights from Graz Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–450
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hb
- *
- CHF 80–120
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Sargans
- *
- CHF 65–100
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wien
- *
- CHF 30–45
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wien
- *
- CHF 30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–60
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Linz to Grindelwald bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Linz to Grindelwald train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Grindelwald is 655 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Linz to Grindelwald.
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