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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Buchs Sg and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Linz to Switzerland?

The distance between Linz and Switzerland is 595 km. The road distance is 533.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Switzerland without a car is to train via Buchs which takes 7h 42m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Linz to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Switzerland bus from?

Linz to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Switzerland train from?

Linz to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.

Train or bus from Linz to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Linz to Switzerland is to train via Buchs which takes 7h 42m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Linz to Switzerland bus arrive?

Linz to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Linz to Switzerland train arrive?

Linz to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Buchs Sg station.

Can I drive from Linz to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Switzerland is 533 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Linz to Switzerland.

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

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Train via Buchs
best
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
7h 42m
CHF 85–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N191 / ...
8h 23m
CHF 38–62
Drive 533.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Zurichcar 533.3 km
5h 34m
CHF 87–126
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
5h 45m
CHF 140–411
Train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
7h 46m
CHF 82–120
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Bregenz Riedenburgtrain 79212 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBtrain Ir13 / ...
8h 55m
CHF 129–269
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
5h 59m
CHF 131–359
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
5h 24m
CHF 91–280
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
5h 33m
CHF 107–248
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
5h 34m
CHF 254–493

Linz to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 595.1 km
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Buchs Sg, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–60 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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