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There are 10 ways to get from Linz to Lugano by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx / ...
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    8h 59m
    CHF 87–290

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Munich central bus stationbus bus FlixBus 882 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Luganobus bus FlixBus N76 / ...
    9h 55m
    CHF 41–70

  3. Drive 644.3 km

    1. Drive from Linz to Luganocar car 644.3 km
    6h 41m
    CHF 106–153

  4. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane VIE - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    7h 25m
    CHF 58–223

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Feldkirchtrain train Drf
    2. Take the bus from Feldkirch, Bahnhof to Sargans, Bahnhofbus bus 11
    3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus bus 171
    10h 56m

  6. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane VIE - LIN
    3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    7h 22m
    CHF 64–236

  7. Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain train
    2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MUC - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    7h 48m
    CHF 194–554

  8. Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain train
    2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane MUC - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    8h 40m
    CHF 106–311

  9. Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain train
    2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane MUC - LIN
    3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    8h 42m
    CHF 127–354

  10. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane VIE - BGY
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train
    7h 57m
    CHF 66–232

Linz to Lugano by train

Calendar45Weekly Trains
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 770.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Lugano via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Lugano via Munich central bus station in around 9h 55m.

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