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 and train which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 54m.

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 32m and costs €110 - €280.

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 Zuerich Hb and arriving at Linz via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Zurich to Linz am Rhein?

The distance between Zurich and Linz am Rhein is 539 km. The road distance is 480.2 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 5m and costs €95 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Zurich to Linz am Rhein, including transfers.

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

Zurich to Linz am Rhein train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zuerich 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 5m and costs €95 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Zurich to Linz am Rhein train arrive?

Zurich to Linz am Rhein train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Mannheim Hbf 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 14m to drive from Zurich to Linz am Rhein.

Where can I stay near Linz am Rhein?

There are 1139+ hotels available in Linz am Rhein.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Linz am Rhein by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
7h 5m
€99–182
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Coblenz central train stationbus 476
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Linztrain Rb27
9h 54m
€43–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Bonn Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 40m
Drive 480.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Linz am Rheincar 480.2 km
5h 14m
€82–119
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 48m
€77–203
Train via Basel
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 49 / ...
7h 7m
€88–199
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 32m
€116–275
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 46m
€96–223
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 35m
€156–374

Zurich to Linz am Rhein by train

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7h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 539 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Linz via Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Bonn Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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