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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Linz is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 25m.

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 12m 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 10m.

How far is it from Zug to Linz?

The distance between Zug and Linz is 622 km. The road distance is 536.8 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 10m and costs €95 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m 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 10m and costs €95 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 25m.

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 537 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m 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 387+ 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 Hbftrain Rjx
8h 10m
€96–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus 882 / ...
9h 25m
€46–83
Drive 536.8 km
1. Drive from Zug to Linzcar 536.8 km
6h 12m
€94–135
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
6h 20m
€122–284
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Zug to Rapperswil SGtrain S5
2. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to St. Margrethen SGtrain S4
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
11h 28m
€130–279
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
7h 2m
€146–330
Fly Zurich Airport to Graz Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
8h 48m
€180–528
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 39m
€115–343
Train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB 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
7h 59m
€304–628

Zug to Linz by train

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8h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 622.1 km
Duration: 8h 10m

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, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Linz Industriezeile 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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