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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Lienz is to train and bus via Gallarate which costs €130 - €230 and takes 14h.

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 bus which takes 12h 54m and costs €180 - €440.

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, Bahnhof and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Brig, Domodossola, Verona Porta Nuova and Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Lienz?

The distance between Zermatt and Lienz is 649 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 which takes 13h 18m and costs €150 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 13h 18m 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, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Zermatt to Lienz train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Lienz?

There are 611+ hotels available in Lienz.

Zermatt to Lienz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Zermatt to Lienz by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, 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 Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig BahnhofplatzGex / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Verona Porta NuovaEc
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Fortezza/Franzensfeste89
4. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttirol
13h 18m
€154–262
Train, bus via Gallarate
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig BahnhofplatzGex / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to San Lorenzo di Sebato
4. Take the train from S.Lorenzo St Lorenzen to Lienz In Osttirol
14h
€133–226
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Visp to BernIc8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof A
13h 27m
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milano
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)LIN - TRS
4. Take the train from Trieste Airport to Villach Hbf
5. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttirol
13h 4m
€151–343
Train, bus via Mels
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Chur900 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof A
13h 31m
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Visp to Bern
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)ZRH - VCE
4. Take the bus from Venice to Dobbiaco
5. Take the train from Dobbiaco Toblach to Lienz In Osttirol
12h 54m
€188–435

Zermatt to Lienz by train

3Weekly Trains

13h 18mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Zermatt to Lienz.

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Distance: 648.8 km
Duration: 13h 18m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Lienz In Osttirol via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Domodossola, Verona Porta Nuova, and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 13h 18m.

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