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 35 - SFr 75 and takes 8h 28m.

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 80 - SFr 120.

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 train from?

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

Train, bus or fly 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 35 - SFr 75 and takes 8h 28m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 600 and takes 6h 45m.

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?

Book your Linz to Winterthur train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Winterthur?

There are 1227+ 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 to Zurich Airport bus stationbus FlixBus N191
8h 28m
CHF 35–73
Drive 507 km
1. Drive from Linz to Winterthurcar 507 km
5h 14m
CHF 81–117
Fly Linz Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LNZ - ZRH
6h 45m
CHF 147–573
Train via Dornbirn
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Dornbirntrain Drf
2. Take the train from Heerbrugg to Winterthurtrain Ir13
8h 36m
CHF 97–235
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
6h
CHF 128–378
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 105–254
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 26m
CHF 160–461
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 114–311
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 270–545

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, FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Airport bus station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–55 and the journey takes 8h.

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