The average train between Zermatt and Linz takes 16h 37m and the fastest train takes 12h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt 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 every 4 hours between Zermatt and Linz. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Linz at 3:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 16h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zermatt to Linz? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Linz. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Linz station via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.
Zermatt to Linz train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Visp station.
Zermatt to Linz train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Book your Zermatt to Linz train tickets online with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, SBB GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zermatt and Linz is 555.4 km. The road distance is 839 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Linz Hbf via Visp, Olten, Sargans, and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 1m.