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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lienz is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 5h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Lienz?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Lienz is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Lienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Lienz Bahnhof A via Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz and Innsbruck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner and Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Zurich to Lienz?

The distance between Zurich and Lienz is 454 km. The road distance is 428.4 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Lienz without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Lienz without a car is to train and bus via Innsbruck which takes 7h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Zurich to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lienz bus from?

Zurich to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lienz train from?

Zurich to Lienz train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Lienz?

The best way to get from Zurich to Lienz is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €240 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Zurich to Lienz bus arrive?

Zurich to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where does the Zurich to Lienz train arrive?

Zurich to Lienz train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Lienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Lienz is 428 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Zurich to Lienz.

Where can I stay near Lienz?

There are 611+ hotels available in Lienz.

Zurich to Lienz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Lienz by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Innsbruck
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof Abus 960X
7h 29m
Drive 428.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zurich to Lienzcar 428.4 km
5h 39m
€74–107
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof Abus 960X
7h 55m
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
2. Take the bus from Venice to Dobbiacobus
3. Take the train from Dobbiaco Toblach to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
8h 54m
€103–272
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Kitzbueheltrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Kitzbühel Bahnhof B to Lienz Bahnhof Bbus 950X
7h 30m
€139–238
Train, bus via Feldkirch
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Feldkirchtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Feldkirch to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
3. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof Abus
8h 26m
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttiroltrain 1839 / ...
8h 59m
€128–236
Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhofshuttle
3. Take the train from Klagenfurt Hbf to Spittal-Millstätterseetrain
4. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaettersee to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
8h 1m
€150–682

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) flights

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1h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 454.2 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lienz Bahnhof A via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, and Innsbruck Hbf in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Lienz In Osttirol via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Brennero - Brenner, and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 8h 59m.

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