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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Rapperswil is to drive which costs SFr 80 - SFr 120 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Rapperswil is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Rapperswil?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Rapperswil. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Rapperswil SG via Sargans and Ziegelbrücke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Linz to Rapperswil?

The distance between Linz and Rapperswil is 563 km. The road distance is 508.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Rapperswil without a car is to train via Ziegelbrücke which takes 7h 7m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Linz to Rapperswil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Rapperswil train from?

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

Train or bus from Linz to Rapperswil?

The best way to get from Linz to Rapperswil is to train via Ziegelbrücke which takes 7h 7m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 150 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Linz to Rapperswil train arrive?

Linz to Rapperswil train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Sargans station.

Can I drive from Linz to Rapperswil?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Rapperswil is 508 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Linz to Rapperswil.

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

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Where can I stay near Rapperswil?

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Linz to Rapperswil - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Linz to Rapperswil 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 via Ziegelbrücke
best
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Sarganstrain Rjx
7h 7m
CHF 97–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Munich Hackerbrückebus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus X06 / ...
9h 9m
CHF 40–146
Drive 508.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Rapperswilcar 508.3 km
5h 39m
CHF 83–119
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
6h 16m
CHF 115–291
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Buchs SG to Rapperswil SGtrain S4
8h 1m
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Bregenz Riedenburgtrain 970 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Rapperswil SGtrain S4
8h 33m
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Oerlikon to Rapperswil SGtrain
6h 5m
CHF 105–284
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 44m
CHF 149–398
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
8h 47m
CHF 90–264
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
3. Take the train from Staad SG to Rapperswil SGtrain
7h 8m

Linz to Rapperswil by train

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7h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 563.2 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Rapperswil, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland?

Railjet operates a train from Linz Hbf to Sargans 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 65–100 and the journey takes 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Rapperswil SG via Munich Hackerbrücke, Munich central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 9h 9m.

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