What is the cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Lienz?

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Lienz is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 5h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Switzerland to Lienz?

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Lienz is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner and Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Switzerland to Lienz?

The distance between Switzerland and Lienz is 456 km. The road distance is 428.4 km.

How do I travel from Switzerland to Lienz without a car?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Lienz without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 32m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Switzerland to Lienz?

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Switzerland to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Lienz train from?

Switzerland to Lienz train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Switzerland to Lienz?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Lienz is to bus which takes 8h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €250 and takes 10h.

Where does the Switzerland to Lienz train arrive?

Switzerland to Lienz train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Lienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Lienz is 428 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Switzerland to Lienz.

Where can I stay near Lienz?

There are 601+ hotels available in Lienz.

Switzerland to Lienz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Switzerland to Lienz 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof A960X
8h 32m
Drive 428.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zurich to Lienz428.4 km
5h 39m
€74–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck SüdbahnstraßeN882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof A960X
8h 58m
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Spittal-Millstaettersee
4. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaettersee to Lienz In Osttirol
8h 28m
€138–785
Train, bus via Kitzbühel
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Woergl HbfRjx
2. Take the bus from Kitzbühel Bahnhof B to Lienz Bahnhof B950X
8h 39m
€142–247
Train, bus via Feldkirch
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to FeldkirchRjx
2. Take the train from Feldkirch to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx / ...
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof A
9h 32m
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
2. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttirol1839 / ...
10h
€128–246
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)ZRH - VCE
2. Take the bus from Venice to Dobbiaco
3. Take the train from Dobbiaco Toblach to Lienz In Osttirol
8h 54m
€103–252

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC) flights

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Distance: 455.9 km
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Lienz, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Lienz Bahnhof A via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, and Innsbruck Hbf in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Lienz In Osttirol via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner, and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 10h.

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