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 40 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 43m.

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 340.

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 7h 43m.

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 Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Linz to Switzerland?

The distance between Linz and Switzerland is 520 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 bus which takes 7h 43m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m 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 bus which takes 7h 43m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 120 and takes 7h 46m.

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 Zuerich Hb 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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There are 10 ways to get from Linz to Switzerland by bus, train, car, or plane

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1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 882 / ...
7h 43m
CHF 43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
7h 46m
CHF 81–118
Drive 533.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Zurichcar 533.3 km
5h 34m
CHF 89–129
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 28m
CHF 108–295
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
8h 34m
CHF 84–175
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Linz Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain Drf
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 51m
CHF 91–123
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 93–333
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Plattlingtrain
2. Take the train from Plattling to Landshuttrain
3. Take the train from Landshut(Bay)Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
6h 6m
CHF 125–367
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Plattlingtrain
2. Take the train from Plattling to Landshuttrain
3. Take the train from Landshut(Bay)Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
5h 57m
CHF 155–435
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 272–518

Linz to Switzerland by bus and train

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Distance: 519.9 km
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Switzerland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–65 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–120 and the journey takes 7h 43m.

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