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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Linz is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Linz is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Linz. However, there are services departing from Zug and arriving at Linz Hbf via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Zug to Linz?

The distance between Zug and Linz is 632 km. The road distance is 536.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Linz without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs €95 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Zug to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Linz train from?

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

Train or bus from Zug to Linz?

The best way to get from Zug to Linz is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs €95 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Zug to Linz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zug to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Linz is 536 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Zug to Linz.

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

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Where can I stay near Linz?

There are 353+ hotels available in Linz.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Zug 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 HbfRjx
8h 20m
€98–141
Drive 536.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zug to Linz536.1 km
6h 10m
€92–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationX06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich Hackerbrücke to Linz Industriezeile Bus StopArda-Tur
9h 56m
Fly Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)ZRH - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbf
6h 29m
€120–284
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz HbfRjx
8h 27m
€137–281
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Rosenheim
2. Take the train from Rosenheim to Linz Hbf967 / ...
10h 5m
Fly Zurich Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz Hbf
7h 1m
€155–342
Fly Zurich Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)ZRH - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbf
9h 43m
€99–231
Train to Basel, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)BSL - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz Hbf
9h 39m
€191–399

Zug to Linz by train

39Weekly Trains

8h 20mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 632.1 km
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Zug, 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 Zug to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, Munich central bus station, and Munich Hackerbrücke in around 9h 56m.

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