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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Lienz is to train which costs €140 - €360 and takes 14h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Lienz is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 11h 52m and costs €250 - €800.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Brig, Domodossola, Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova and Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Lienz?

The distance between Zermatt and Lienz is 580 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Lienz without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 33m to get from Zermatt to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Lienz train from?

Zermatt to Lienz train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.

Where does the Zermatt to Lienz train arrive?

Zermatt to Lienz train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Brig Bahnhofplatz station.

How do I get a train ticket from Zermatt to Lienz?

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Where can I stay near Lienz?

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Zermatt to Lienz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Zermatt to Lienz by train, bus, plane, shuttle, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Zermatt, Bahnhof to Churtrain 900 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof Abus
13h 33m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain R42 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Fortezza/Franzensfestetrain 89
5. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
14h 9m
€145–354
Train, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
4. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhofshuttle
5. Take the train from Klagenfurt Hbf to Spittal-Millstaetter Seetrain
6. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
11h 52m
€259–766
Train, bus, shuttle
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain R42 / ...
2. Take the bus from Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus 3
3. Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to San Lorenzo di Sebatoshuttle
4. Take the train from S.Lorenzo St Lorenzen to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
13h 44m
€221–336
Train, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
4. Take the bus from Venice to Dobbiacobus
5. Take the train from Dobbiaco Toblach to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
12h 47m
€188–540

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU) flights

18Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Zermatt to Lienz.

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Distance: 580.3 km
Duration: 13h 33m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Lienz In Osttirol via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Domodossola, Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova, and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 14h 9m.

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