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 €55 - €110 and takes 11h 14m.

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 €55 - €110 and takes 11h 14m.

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?

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Zug to Linz - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationX06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Wels951
11h 14m
€56–101
Drive 536.1 km
1. Drive from Zug to Linz536.1 km
6h 10m
€94–135
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
€126–274
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz HbfRjx
8h 28m
€132–281
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Zug to Rapperswil SGS5
2. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to RheineckS4
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Linz HbfRjx
11h 10m
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
6h 59m
€146–352
Train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschach
2. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)ACH - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbf
8h 4m
€354–551
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 41m
€100–226
Fly Zurich Airport to Graz, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz (GRZ)ZRH - GRZ
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Linz Hbf
8h 59m
€167–489

Zug to Linz by train

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8h 20mAverage Duration

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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 5 times a day. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zug to Linz/Donau Musiktheater via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, Munich central bus station, Wels, and Wels Hbf in around 11h 14m.

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