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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Linz is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Linz is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Winterthur and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Winterthur to Linz. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop via Munich Hackerbrücke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Winterthur and arriving at Linz Hbf. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Winterthur to Linz?

The distance between Winterthur and Linz is 596 km. The road distance is 504.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to Linz without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €80 - €120.

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

The train from Winterthur to Linz Hbf takes 7h 17m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Linz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Linz train from?

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

Train or bus from Winterthur to Linz?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Linz is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €80 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Winterthur to Linz bus arrive?

Winterthur to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Winterthur to Linz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Winterthur to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Linz is 505 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Winterthur to Linz.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Linz?

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Winterthur to Linz - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Winterthur to Linz 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 Winterthur to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
7h 17m
€80–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Winterthur to Munich central bus stationbus 141
2. Take the bus from Munich Hackerbrücke to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stopbus Arda-Tur
9h 10m
€33–56
Night train
1. Take the night train from Winterthur to Linz Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h
€190–340
Drive 504.9 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Linzcar 504.9 km
5h 14m
€87–125
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
8h 37m
€68–177
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 50m
€103–267
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 Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
6h 40m
€145–318
Train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Rorschachtrain
2. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
6h 31m
€254–500
Fly Zurich Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane ZRH - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain
9h 10m
€88–230

Winterthur to Linz by train

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7h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 596.3 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

Railjet operates a train from Winterthur to Linz Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winterthur to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop via Munich central bus station and Munich Hackerbrücke in around 9h 10m.

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