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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Linz is to train which costs €80 - €120 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Linz is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Linz. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop via Munich Hackerbrücke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Linz Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Zurich to Linz?

The distance between Zurich and Linz is 593 km. The road distance is 531.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Linz without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €80 - €120.

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

The train from Zuerich Hb to Linz Hbf takes 6h 35m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Linz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Linz train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Linz?

The best way to get from Zurich to Linz is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €80 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Zurich to Linz bus arrive?

Zurich to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Linz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Linz is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Zurich to Linz.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Linz?

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Where can I stay near Linz?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich 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 HbfRjx
6h 35m
€80–120
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Rosenheim
2. Take the train from Rosenheim to Linz Hbf967 / ...
8h 30m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Linz HbfNj
8h 18m
€190–340
Drive 531.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Linz531.6 km
5h 30m
€91–132
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz HbfRjx
6h 52m
€122–253
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
8h 35m
Fly 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
5h 55m
€106–268
Fly 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 27m
€141–326
Fly 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 9m
€85–215

Zurich to Linz by train

39Weekly Trains

6h 35mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 593.2 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Zurich, 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 bus from Zurich Bus Station to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop via Munich central bus station and Munich Hackerbrücke in around 8h 35m.

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