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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Zug is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Zug is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Zug?

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

How far is it from Linz to Zug?

The distance between Linz and Zug is 622 km. The road distance is 538.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Zug 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 Zug?

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

Where do I catch the Linz to Zug train from?

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

Train or bus from Linz to Zug?

The best way to get from Linz to Zug is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Linz to Zug train arrive?

Linz to Zug train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Linz to Zug?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Zug is 538 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Linz to Zug.

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

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Where can I stay near Zug?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Linz to Zug 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 88–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 882 / ...
8h 21m
CHF 44–72
Drive 538.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Zugcar 538.3 km
6h 12m
CHF 87–125
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 38m
CHF 136–306
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Bregenz Riedenburgtrain 970 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Rapperswil SGtrain S4
3. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Zugtrain S5
10h 17m
CHF 135–249
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
6h 6m
CHF 113–256
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
8h
CHF 162–437
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
8h 4m
CHF 166–480
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 49m
CHF 117–307
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 Zürich HBtrain
7h 35m
CHF 268–562

Linz to Zug by train

46Weekly Trains

7h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 622.1 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

Railjet operates a train from Linz Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 70–110 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 30–55 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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