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 40 - SFr 65 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 33m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 300.

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 twice daily, 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/Donau Hbf and arriving at Zuerich Hb. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Linz to Zurich?

The distance between Linz and Zurich is 518 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 bus which takes 7h 40m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

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

The bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Station takes 7h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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/Donau Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Linz to Zurich?

The best way to get from Linz to Zurich is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 120 and takes 7h 43m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 340 and takes 6h 8m.

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?

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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 - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Linz to Zurich by bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 882 / ...
7h 40m
CHF 40–65
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
8h 39m
CHF 30–190
Train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
7h 43m
CHF 75–120
Drive 533.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Zurichcar 533.3 km
5h 34m
CHF 89–129
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
8h 31m
CHF 83–173
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Linz Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain Drf
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 47m
CHF 90–122
Fly Linz Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LNZ - ZRH
6h 8m
CHF 207–340
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
5h 33m
CHF 108–295
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Plattlingtrain
2. Take the train from Plattling to Landshuttrain
3. Take the train from Landshut(Bay)Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
6h 6m
CHF 125–367
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
7h 26m
CHF 168–436
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
8h 28m
CHF 119–268
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau 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 300–554

Linz to Zurich by bus

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Distance: 518 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–65 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–120 and the journey takes 7h 43m.

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