What is the cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Linz?

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Linz is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lausanne to Linz?

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Linz is to train and fly which takes 6h 36m and costs €130 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lausanne and arriving at Linz Industriezeile. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Linz. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf via St. Gallen(Ch). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Linz?

The distance between Lausanne and Linz is 845 km. The road distance is 739.1 km.

How do I travel from Lausanne to Linz without a car?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Linz without a car is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs €180 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Lausanne to Linz?

It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Lausanne to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Linz bus from?

Lausanne to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Linz train from?

Lausanne to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Linz?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Linz is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs €180 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Lausanne to Linz bus arrive?

Lausanne to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile station.

Where does the Lausanne to Linz train arrive?

Lausanne to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at St. Gallen station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Linz is 739 km. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Lausanne to Linz.

How do I get a train ticket from Lausanne to Linz?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lausanne to Linz?

Book your Lausanne to Linz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Lausanne to Linz - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Lausanne to Linz by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to St. Gallentrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Rjx
10h 59m
€183–420
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus 1921
11h 40m
€55–95
Drive 739.1 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Linzcar 739.1 km
7h 52m
€130–188
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Linz Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane GVA - LNZ
7h 48m
€228–442
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Rjx
11h 8m
€163–442
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to St. Gallenbus
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Rjx
14h 42m
€146–253
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane GVA - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
6h 36m
€131–357
Train to Basel, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
8h 6m
€157–491
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane GVA - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
8h 52m
€175–444
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane GVA - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
10h 3m
€130–401
Train to Basel, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
10h 16m
€226–608

Lausanne to Linz by train

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Distance: 844.6 km
Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Lausanne to Linz/Donau Hbf via St. Gallen and St. Gallen(Ch) in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Linz Industriezeile twice a week. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 11h 40m.

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