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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Winterthur is to train via Bregenz which costs SFr 45 - SFr 110 and takes 8h 10m.

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 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?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Winterthur via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Linz to Winterthur?

The distance between Linz and Winterthur is 623 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 16m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Linz to Winterthur, including transfers.

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 16m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 120 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 Zuerich Hb 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?

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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 Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
7h 16m
CHF 88–127
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 31–116
Drive 507 km
1. Drive from Linz to Winterthurcar 507 km
5h 14m
CHF 82–119
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 33m
CHF 107–274
Train via Lustenau
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to St. Margrethen Sgtrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Winterthurtrain Ir13
7h 33m
CHF 74–126
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Bregenz Riedenburgtrain 970 / ...
2. Take the train from Gossau SG to Winterthurtrain Ic1 / ...
8h 10m
CHF 46–110
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 23m
CHF 97–267
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 5m
CHF 82–247
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 134–393
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 25m
CHF 303–465

Linz to Winterthur by train

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7h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 622.5 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

Railjet operates a train from Linz Hbf to Zuerich Hb 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 75–120 and the journey takes 6h 35m. 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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