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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Linz is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 50m.

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 32m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Linz Industriezeile. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

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 €30 - €60 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Zurich to Linz bus arrive?

Zurich to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile 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 32m to drive from Zurich to Linz.

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

Book your Zurich to Linz train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Zurich to Linz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Linz?

There are 371+ hotels available in Linz.

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 Hbftrain Rjx
6h 35m
€80–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus 882 / ...
7h 50m
€30–60
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Linz Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 42m
€190–340
Drive 531.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Linzcar 531.6 km
5h 32m
€91–132
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
9h 3m
€118–284
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
5h 39m
€127–282
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
6h 34m
€150–338
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
6h 58m
€300–571
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 4m
€101–241

Zurich to Linz by train

41Weekly Trains

6h 35mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 593.3 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, 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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