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 drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 5h 13m.

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 48m and costs €80 - €230.

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 Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Zurich to Linz am Rhein?

The distance between Zurich and Linz am Rhein is 634 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 6h 23m and costs €210 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), 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 6h 23m and costs €210 - €600. 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln 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 13m to drive from Zurich to Linz am Rhein.

Where can I stay near Linz am Rhein?

There are 410+ 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 Köln Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Linztrain Rb27 / ...
6h 23m
€213–598
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
8h 2m
€63–185
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 13m
€83–120
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Wiesbaden central train stationbus FlixBus 476
2. Take the train from Wiesbaden Hbf to Neuwiedtrain Rb
11h 50m
€85–126
Fly 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
€81–229
Fly 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
Fly 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
5h 35m
€116–292
Fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
2. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 1m
€135–410

Zurich to Linz am Rhein by train

3Weekly Trains

6h 23mAverage Duration

€213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 634.1 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Linz via Köln Hbf in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Bonn Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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