What is the cheapest way to get from Linz to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Swiss Alps is to bus and train which costs SFr 60 - SFr 100 and takes 13h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Linz to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Linz to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 6h 29m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Airolo via Salzburg Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

How far is it from Linz to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Linz and Swiss Alps is 728 km. The road distance is 603.6 km.

How do I travel from Linz to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Linz to Swiss Alps without a car is to train via Salzburg which takes 11h 54m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 180.

How long does it take to get from Linz to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Linz to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Swiss Alps train from?

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

Where does the Linz to Swiss Alps train arrive?

Linz to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Linz to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Swiss Alps is 604 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Linz to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 494+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Linz to Swiss Alps - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Linz to Swiss Alps by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Salzburg
best
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
11h 54m
CHF 72–175
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N191 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Altdorf URtrain Ic2
13h 8m
CHF 63–100
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Linz Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain Ir46
12h 55m
CHF 71–160
Drive 603.6 km
1. Drive from Linz to Swiss Alpscar 603.6 km
6h 29m
CHF 99–142
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to St. Gallen(Ch)train Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from St. Gallen to Arth-Goldautrain Vae
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Airolotrain
11h 55m
CHF 127–190
Train to Munich International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
9h 56m
CHF 165–449
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly, 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 HB to Airolotrain
9h 29m
CHF 138–286

Linz to Swiss Alps by train and bus

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11h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 727.6 km
Duration: 11h 54m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Gotthard Passhöhe via Salzburg Hbf, Zürich HB, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 11h 54m.

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