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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Zuerich Hb. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Linz to Zurich?

The distance between Linz and Zurich is 593 km. The road distance is 533.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110.

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

The train from Linz Hbf to Zuerich Hb takes 6h 35m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Linz to Zurich bus from?

Linz to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Linz to Zurich?

The best way to get from Linz to Zurich is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 40m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 600 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Linz to Zurich bus arrive?

Linz to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Linz to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Linz to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Zurich is 533 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Linz to Zurich.

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

Book your Linz to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Linz to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Linz to Zurich - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Linz to Zurich by train, bus, night train, 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 / ...
6h 35m
CHF 75–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 882 / ...
7h 40m
CHF 30–60
Night train
1. Take the night train from Linz Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
7h 29m
CHF 30–110
Drive 533.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Zurichcar 533.3 km
5h 34m
CHF 85–123
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Bregenz Riedenburgtrain 970 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBtrain Ir13 / ...
8h 32m
CHF 127–266
Fly Linz Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LNZ - ZRH
6h 13m
CHF 147–566
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 5m
CHF 140–364
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 105–238
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 31m
CHF 162–426
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 15m
CHF 109–303
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
6h 53m
CHF 292–561

Linz to Zurich by train

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6h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 593.3 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

Railjet operates a train from Linz Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–110 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 30–60 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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