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 60 - SFr 100 and takes 10h 27m.

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 28m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 430.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Thun?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Thun. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Bern, Bahnhof via Bern, Neufeld P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

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/Donau Hbf and arriving at Thun via Winterthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Linz to Thun?

The distance between Linz and Thun is 769 km. The road distance is 645.5 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 9h 59m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Linz to Thun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Thun bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Linz to Thun train from?

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

Train or bus from Linz to Thun?

The best way to get from Linz to Thun is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 100 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Linz to Thun bus arrive?

Linz to Thun bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Linz to Thun train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Linz to Thun?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Thun is 646 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Linz to Thun.

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

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Linz to Thun - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Winterthurtrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Winterthur to Thuntrain Ic8 / ...
9h 59m
CHF 132–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bernbus FlixBus 1921
10h 27m
CHF 60–97
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Linz Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain Drf
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Zürich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Thuntrain Ic8 / ...
10h 57m
CHF 132–273
Drive 645.5 km
1. Drive from Linz to Thuncar 645.5 km
7h 41m
CHF 108–156
Train via Feldkirch
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Feldkirchtrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Feldkirch to Zürich HBtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Thuntrain Ic8 / ...
10h 10m
CHF 88–411
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain
7h 40m
CHF 176–531
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Thuntrain
8h 1m
CHF 189–490
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau 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 28m
CHF 104–426
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Thuntrain
7h 44m
CHF 152–415
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau 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 33m
CHF 227–574
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau 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 24m
CHF 172–447

Linz to Thun by train

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9h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 769.4 km
Duration: 9h 59m

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

You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Thun via Winterthur in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bern twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 50–85 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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