The average train between Geneva and Linz takes 14h 40m and the fastest train takes 11h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva to Linz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Geneva and Linz. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Linz at 4:15 PM. All services require a transfer at St. Gallen and take an average of 14h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Linz. However, there are services departing from Geneva station and arriving at Linz station via St. Gallen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
Geneva to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Book your Geneva to Linz train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Railjet.
The distance between Geneva and Linz is 657 km. The road distance is 899 km.
You can take a train from Genève to Linz/Donau Hbf via St. Gallen and St. Gallen(Ch) in around 11h 48m.