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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Linz am Rhein is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Linz am Rhein is to fly and train which takes 4h 30m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Linz am Rhein?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Linz am Rhein. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Linz via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Neuwied Schloßstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Linz am Rhein?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Linz am Rhein. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Linz via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Siegburg Bf and Troisdorf Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Zurich to Linz am Rhein?

The distance between Zurich and Linz am Rhein is 610 km. The road distance is 480.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Linz am Rhein without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €80 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Zurich to Linz am Rhein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Linz am Rhein bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Linz am Rhein train from?

Zurich to Linz am Rhein train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Linz am Rhein?

The best way to get from Zurich to Linz am Rhein is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 11h 22m.

Where does the Zurich to Linz am Rhein bus arrive?

Zurich to Linz am Rhein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coblenz central train station.

Where does the Zurich to Linz am Rhein train arrive?

Zurich to Linz am Rhein train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Linz am Rhein?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Linz am Rhein is 480 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Zurich to Linz am Rhein.

Where can I stay near Linz am Rhein?

There are 1125+ hotels available in Linz am Rhein.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Linz am Rhein 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 Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain 78 / ...
7h 2m
€83–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Coblenz central train stationbus 476
11h 22m
€30–60
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-Beuelnighttrain Nj
8h 13m
€177–309
Drive 480.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Linz am Rheincar 480.3 km
5h 15m
€84–121
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Baden-Badennighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N
8h 55m
€68–334
Fly Zurich Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf to Linztrain
4h 45m
€82–213
Fly Zurich Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
3. Take the train from Troisdorf Bf to Linztrain
4h 30m
€116–295
Fly Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Linztrain
5h 47m
€96–243
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
6h 34m
€166–384

Zurich to Linz am Rhein by train

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7h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 609.8 km
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Linz am Rhein, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Linz via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Siegburg Bf, and Troisdorf Bf in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Coblenz central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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