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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Linz is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Linz is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Linz. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Linz Hbf via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Linz?

The distance between Switzerland and Linz is 595 km. The road distance is 531.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Linz without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €80 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Switzerland to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Linz train from?

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

Train or bus from Switzerland to Linz?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Linz is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €80 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Switzerland to Linz train arrive?

Switzerland to Linz train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Linz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Linz is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Switzerland to Linz.

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

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Where can I stay near Linz?

There are 384+ hotels available in Linz.

Switzerland to Linz - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Switzerland to Linz 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 Zuerich Hb to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
7h 38m
€81–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Welsbus 951
10h 34m
€42–75
Drive 531.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Linzcar 531.6 km
5h 32m
€94–136
Fly Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
5h 44m
€112–247
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
9h 53m
€108–284
Fly Zurich Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz Hbftrain
6h 26m
€142–330
Fly Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
5h 55m
€267–520
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz Hbftrain
7h 27m
€141–372
Fly Geneva International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane GVA - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz Hbftrain
7h 53m
€135–354

Switzerland to Linz by train

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7h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 595.1 km
Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Linz, Austria?

Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Linz Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Linz/Donau Musiktheater via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, Munich central bus station, Wels, Wels Steiningerweg Nord, and Wels Hbf in around 10h 34m.

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