The average train between Upper Austria and Switzerland takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Upper Austria to Switzerland. 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 twice daily between Upper Austria and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 2:31 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Upper Austria is at 4:33 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Upper Austria to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf station and arriving at Zuerich Hb station via Zuerich Hb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Upper Austria to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Upper Austria to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
The distance between Upper Austria and Switzerland is 462.1 km. The road distance is 533 km.
Railjet operates a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–120 and the journey takes 7h 43m.