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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Thun is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Thun is to train and fly which takes 7h 24m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 380.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Thun?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Thun. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Thun via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Linz to Thun?

The distance between Linz and Thun is 741 km. The road distance is 645.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Thun without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Linz to Thun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Thun train from?

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

Train or bus from Linz to Thun?

The best way to get from Linz to Thun is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 10h 32m.

Where does the Linz to Thun train arrive?

Linz to Thun train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Linz to Thun?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Thun is 645 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Linz to Thun.

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

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Where can I stay near Thun?

There are 482+ hotels available in Thun.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Linz to Thun 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
best
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Thuntrain Ic8 / ...
8h 45m
CHF 120–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bernbus FlixBus 1921
10h 32m
CHF 53–90
Drive 645.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Thuncar 645.3 km
7h 39m
CHF 103–149
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain
7h 24m
CHF 125–372
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Bregenz Riedenburgtrain 970 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Thuntrain Ic8 / ...
10h 43m
CHF 172–402
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 Flughafen to Thuntrain
7h 31m
CHF 152–367
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Regensburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain
8h 35m
CHF 208–509
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Regensburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Thuntrain
8h 52m
CHF 210–484
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Thuntrain
9h 34m
CHF 209–585
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Thuntrain
10h 18m
CHF 156–423

Linz to Thun by train

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8h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 741.3 km
Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Thun via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bern 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 40–80 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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