What is the cheapest way to get from Linz to Lake Maggiore?

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Lake Maggiore is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 12h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Linz to Lake Maggiore?

The fastest way to get from Linz to Lake Maggiore is to train and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Lake Maggiore?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop and arriving at Locarno, Piazza Stazione via Munich central bus station, Chur, Postautostation and Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Lake Maggiore?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Locarno via Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Linz to Lake Maggiore?

The distance between Linz and Lake Maggiore is 767 km. The road distance is 691.8 km.

How do I travel from Linz to Lake Maggiore without a car?

The best way to get from Linz to Lake Maggiore without a car is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs €120 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Linz to Lake Maggiore?

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Linz to Lake Maggiore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Lake Maggiore bus from?

Linz to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Lake Maggiore train from?

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

Train or bus from Linz to Lake Maggiore?

The best way to get from Linz to Lake Maggiore is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 12h 12m.

Where does the Linz to Lake Maggiore bus arrive?

Linz to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Munich Hackerbrücke station.

Where does the Linz to Lake Maggiore train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Linz to Lake Maggiore?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Lake Maggiore is 692 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Linz to Lake Maggiore.

How do I get a train ticket from Linz to Lake Maggiore?

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Where can I stay near Lake Maggiore?

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Linz to Lake Maggiore - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Linz to Lake Maggiore 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 Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
9h 11m
€127–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Munich Hackerbrückebus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chur station train stationbus N76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
12h 12m
€48–71
Drive 691.8 km
1. Drive from Linz to Stresacar 691.8 km
7h 43m
€111–159
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VIE - MXP
6h 45m
€84–276
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Frastanztrain 976 / ...
2. Take the bus from Feldkirch, Busplatz to Sargans, Bahnhofbus 11
3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
11h 46m
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain
7h 39m
€57–233
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MUC - MXP
7h 55m
€104–325
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PRG - MXP
9h 27m
€77–245
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane MUC - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain
8h 49m
€92–322

Linz to Lake Maggiore by train

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Distance: 767.4 km
Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Lake Maggiore, Italy?

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Locarno via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Locarno, Piazza Stazione via Munich Hackerbrücke, Munich central bus station, Chur station train station, Chur, Postautostation, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 12h 12m.

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