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 12m.

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 and takes 9h 57m.

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 354+ hotels available in Linz.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Zug to Linz by train, bus, night train, 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
€98–141
Drive 536.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zug to Linzcar 536.8 km
6h 12m
€94–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus X06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich Hackerbrücke to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stopbus Arda-Tur
9h 57m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zug to Winterthurtrain S24 / ...
2. Take the night train from Winterthur to Linz Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 12m
€222–372
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 34m
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
€120–294
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 Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
7h 8m
€152–400
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 40m
€105–253
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 55m
€356–541
Train to Basel, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
9h 45m
€178–517

Zug to Linz by train

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8h 10mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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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 4 times a day. 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 57m.

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