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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Winterthur is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Winterthur is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop and arriving at Winterthur via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Winterthur?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Winterthur. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Linz to Winterthur?

The distance between Linz and Winterthur is 596 km. The road distance is 507 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Winterthur without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110.

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

The train from Linz Hbf to Winterthur takes 7h 17m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Linz to Winterthur bus from?

Linz to Winterthur bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Winterthur train from?

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

Train or bus from Linz to Winterthur?

The best way to get from Linz to Winterthur is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 9h.

Where does the Linz to Winterthur bus arrive?

Linz to Winterthur bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Munich Hackerbrücke station.

Where does the Linz to Winterthur train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Linz to Winterthur?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Winterthur is 507 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Linz to Winterthur.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Linz to Winterthur?

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Where can I stay near Winterthur?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Winterthur.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Linz to Winterthur 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 Winterthurtrain Rjx / ...
7h 17m
CHF 75–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Munich Hackerbrückebus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Winterthurbus 141
9h
CHF 32–49
Drive 507 km
1. Drive from Linz to Winterthurcar 507 km
5h 14m
CHF 79–115
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
5h 38m
CHF 101–260
Train via Hohenems
1. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Hohenemstrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Altstätten SG to Winterthurtrain Ir13
10h 24m
CHF 107–244
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
5h 28m
CHF 92–236
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport
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
8h 10m
CHF 86–232
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 Zürich HBtrain
7h 25m
CHF 133–370
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
7h 49m
CHF 128–503
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
3. Take the train from Rorschach to Winterthurtrain
6h 26m
CHF 232–454

Linz to Winterthur by train

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7h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 596.3 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

Railjet operates a train from Linz Hbf to Winterthur 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 75–110 and the journey takes 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Winterthur via Munich Hackerbrücke and Munich central bus station in around 9h.

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