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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Zurich is to night train which costs SFr 24 - SFr 28 and takes 9h 10m.

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 32m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

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 five times a day, 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 120.

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 five times a day.

Where do I catch the Linz to Zurich bus from?

Linz to Zurich bus services, operated by Arda-Tur, depart from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop 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 or bus 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 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 130 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Linz to Zurich bus arrive?

Linz to Zurich bus services, operated by Arda-Tur, arrive at Munich Hackerbrücke 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 33m to drive from Linz to Zurich.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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

There are 10 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 75–120
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 Zurich Bus Stationbus X06 / ...
8h 22m
CHF 23–126
Night train
1. Take the night train from Linz Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
9h 10m
CHF 24–28
Drive 533.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Zurichcar 533.3 km
5h 33m
CHF 87–125
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 41m
CHF 61–134
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 42m
CHF 111–270
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 32m
CHF 101–264
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
6h 57m
CHF 132–377
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 14m
CHF 86–244
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 51m
CHF 315–486

Linz to Zurich by train

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6h 35mAverage Duration

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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 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 Zurich Bus Station via Munich Hackerbrücke and Munich central bus station in around 8h 22m.

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