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 90 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 19m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 410.

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 75 - SFr 260.

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 75 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 27m.

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 40m 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 1145+ hotels available in Thun.

Linz to Thun - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 77–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bernbus FlixBus 1921
10h 27m
CHF 53–88
Drive 645.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Thuncar 645.3 km
7h 40m
CHF 104–150
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Thuntrain
7h 46m
CHF 159–518
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Bregenztrain Drf
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Thuntrain Ic8 / ...
10h 30m
CHF 180–435
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, 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 Flughafen to Thuntrain
8h 7m
CHF 176–523
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 19m
CHF 106–401
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 30m
CHF 153–396
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 208–595

Linz to Thun by train

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8h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 77Cheapest 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 40–75 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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